Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, if you are replacing an A/C compressor which has failed internally, you must perform the following procedures:
- If Rotunda A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is available, perform the Flushing general procedure.
- If Rotunda A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is not available, perform the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C Replacement general procedure.
- Replace the suction accumulator/drier.
- Replace the A/C evaporator core orifice.

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







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 replacement A/C compressor with the proper amount of Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.







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-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.







4. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
5. Install the drive belt.
6. Install the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube.
7. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
8. Using proper procedures, evacuate, and charge the A/C system. Evacuation and Charging