Compressor

1. Discharge refrigerant from system.
2. Disconnect compressor clutch wires from field coil connector on compressor.
3. Disconnect discharge and suction hoses from compressor manifolds.
4. Cap refrigerant lines and compressor manifolds to prevent contamination.
5. Remove compressor drive belt.
6. Loosen support bracket-to-engine attaching nuts and support bracket-to-rear brace attaching screw.
7. Remove two compressor mounting lug-to-engine bracket attaching screws and one compressor mounting lug-to-support bracket attaching screw.
8. Rotate compressor until upper mounting lug clears support.

Fig. 38 Motorcraft FS-6 six cylinder compressor removal:

9. Remove compressor assembly from vehicle, Fig. 52.
10. Reverse procedure to install.