Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Using proper procedures, recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the engine air cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner outlet tube.







4. Disconnect the A/C pressure cut-off switch electrical connector.







5. Move the compressor discharge line isolator.
1. Remove the screw.
2. Move the compressor discharge line isolator.







6. Disconnect the compressor suction line.

CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.







7. Disconnect the compressor discharge line.

CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.







8. Remove the A/C manifold and tube.
1. Loosen the screw.
2. Remove the A/C manifold and tube.

INSTALLATION
1. Service the replacement A/C manifold and tube with the proper amount of Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.







2. Install the A/C manifold and tube.
1. Lubricate the new A/C manifold O-rings with Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil 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.







3. Connect the compressor discharge line.
1. Lubricate the new O-rings with Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and install the O-rings.
2. Connect the compressor-to-condenser core fitting.

CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.







4. Connect the compressor suction line.
1. Lubricate the new O-rings with Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and install the O-rings.
2. Connect the compressor suction line.

CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.







5. Install the compressor discharge line isolator.
1. Install the compressor discharge line isolator.
2. Install the screw.







6. Connect the A/C pressure cut-off switch electrical connector.
7. Install the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube.
8. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
9. Using proper procedures, evacuate and charge the A/C system. Evacuation and Charging