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 carry out the following procedures:
^ If Rotunda A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is available, carry out the Flushing general procedure. Air Conditioning System Flushing
^ If Rotunda A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is not available, carry out the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C Component Replacement general procedure. Refrigerant System Filtering After A/C Component 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. For additional information, refer to Expansion Tube, A/C.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.
3. Remove the engine air cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and air Induction
4. Remove the drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.







5. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.







6. Remove 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 correct amount of PAG compressor oil, YN-12c F7AZ-19589-DA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. Refrigerant Oil Addition







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








3. Install the A/C manifold and tube.
1 Lubricate the new A/C manifold O-ring seals with PAG compressor oil, YN-12c F7AZ-19589-DA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSR-M1C231-B and install the O-ring seals 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. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
6. Install the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
7. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
8. Evacuate, and charge the A/C system.