Compressor

When A/C compressor is inoperative due to internal causes, clean the refrigerant system by flushing or filtering to remove any debris or contaminants and prevent damage to the replacement A/C compressor.
Replacement of the suction accumulator/drier is necessary when the A/C compressor is replaced.
The A/C evaporator core orifice should be replaced whenever the A/C compressor is replaced for lack of performance or when there is debris in the system.





REMOVAL
1. Discharge A/C system. Refer to System Discharging and Recovery.
2. Remove battery.
3. Drain cooling system.
4. Disconnect lower radiator hose from thermostat housing and position aside. (8575)





6. Remove two lower bolts retaining A/C compressor to A/C compressor brackets.
7. Remove cooling fan motor, fan blade and fan shroud assemblies.
8. Remove retainers and position aside rediator tube assembly (08A111).
9. Disconnect electrical connectors A/C pressure cut-off switch (19D594).
10. Disconnect electrical connector from A/C compressor clutch and position harness out of the way.
11. Remove drive belt from A/C compressor.
12. Remove bolt retaining A/C manifold and tube.
13. Remove two upper bolts retaining A/C compressor to A/C compressor bracket and remove A/C compressor. Cap A/C manifold and tube to prevent moisture and dirt from entering system.

INSTALLATION

1. NOTE: A new service replacement A/C compressor is shipped without compressor oil.

Service the replacement A/C compressor with the correct amount of clean PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12c) refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B as described.
2. Install A/C compressor onto vehicle.
3. Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and position them in O-ring seal grooves of A/C manifold and tube.

4. .NOTE: When replacing an A/C compressor, use original manifold bolt from removed A/C compressor to attach A/C manifold and tube to new A/C compressor. Do not use the shipping cap bolts.

5. Position A/C manifold and tube with O-ring seals to A/C compressor. Install retaining bolt and tighten to 17-23 N.m (13-16 lb-ft).
6. Connect A/C clutch wire harness connector.
7. connect A/C pressure cut-off switch.
8. Install the drive belt on the A/C clutch pulley.
9. Position back radiator tube assembly and install retainers.
10. Install cooling fan motor, fan shroud assemblies to vehicle.
11. Position back thermostat housing and install thermostat housing bracket bolt.
12. 12. Install lower radiator hose.
13. Install battery.
14. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the system.