Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, if you are installing a new A/C compressor because it 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. A/C System Flushing
^ If Rotunda A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is not available, perform the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C Replacement general procedure. Refrigerant System Filtering After A/C Compressor Replacement
^ Installation of a new suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.
^ Install a new A/C evaporator core orifice.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Remove the drive belt.







5. Disconnect the A/C clutch electrical connector.







6. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube.
1 Loosen the bolt.
2 Remove the A/C manifold and tube.







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

INSTALLATION
1. Service the new A/C compressor with the proper amount of PAG compressor oil, Motorcraft YN-12c, F7AZ-19589-DA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. Refrigerant Oil Addition







2. Install the A/C compressor.
1 Install the A/C compressor.
2 Install the bolts.







3. Install the A/C manifold and tube.
1 Lubricate the new A/C manifold O-rings with PAG compressor oil, Motorcraft YN-12c, F7AZ-19589-DA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and install the O-rings on the A/C compressor.
2 Install the A/C manifold and tube.
3 Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R) D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G350-A2 to the threads of the A/C manifold retaining bolt and install the bolt.







4. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
5. Install the drive belt.
6. Install the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube.
7. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
8. Evacuate and charge the A/C system.