Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, if you are replacing an A/C compressor which has failed internally, you must perform the following procedures:
- If Rotunda A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is available, perform the Flushing general procedure.
- If Rotunda A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is not available, perform the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C Replacement general procedure.
- Replace the suction accumulator/drier.
- Replace the A/C evaporator core orifice.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Turn the air suspension off, if equipped.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.







6. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the clips.
3 Remove the lower radiator air deflector.







7. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.







8. Remove the manifold and tube assembly.
1 Remove the manifold to compressor bolt.
2 Remove the manifold and tube assembly.







9. Remove the A/C compressor.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the A/C compressor.

INSTALLATION












1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
- Service the replacement A/C compressor with the proper amount of Motorcraft YN-12b refrigerant oil F2AZ-19577-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231B.
1 Lubricate the new A/C manifold O-rings with Motorcraft YN-12b refrigerant oil, F2AZ-19577-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
2 Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R) D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G350-A2 and ESR-M18P7-A to the threads of the A/C manifold and tube to compressor retaining bolt.