Compressor

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 A/C Flusher is available, perform the Flushing general procedure. Service and Repair
- If A/C Flusher is not available, perform the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C Compressor Replacement general procedure. Service and Repair
- Replace the suction accumulator/drier.
- Replace the A/C evaporator core orifice.

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery







2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the drive belt.







4. Remove the bolts.







5. Remove the A/C compressor.
1 Move the A/C compressor forward.
2 Remove the manifold retaining bolt.
3 Remove the A/C compressor.












INSTALLATION
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
- Lubricate the replacement A/C compressor with the proper amount of Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
- Lubricate the O-ring seals with Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
- Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R) D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSK-M2G340-A2 and ESR-M18P7-A to the threads of the A/C manifold retaining bolt.