Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant contamination, if you are installing a new A/C compressor because the A/C compressor has failed internally, you must carry out the following procedures:
- If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out the Flushing general procedure.
- If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C Component Replacement general procedure.
- Install a new A/C evaporator core orifice.

NOTE: 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 a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.

1. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure to recover the refrigerant.
2. Turn the air suspension off.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
4. Remove the drive belt from the A/C clutch pulley.







5. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the crankshaft position sensor.







6. Disconnect the connector.







7. Disengage the wire harness retainer from the bracket.







8. Remove the bolts and lower the A/C compressor.







9. Remove the A/C compressor.
1 Loosen the bolt.
2 Remove the A/C compressor.







10. Remove the bolt and remove the bracket from the A/C compressor.

INSTALLATION

















1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new A/C compressor with the correct amount of PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. See: Refrigerant Oil Addition.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.