Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Using proper procedures, recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Drain the engine cooling system.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Remove the fan shroud.







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







7. Disconnect the compressor suction line.

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








8. Disconnect the compressor discharge line.

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

9. Raise and support the vehicle.







10. Disconnect the A/C clutch electrical connector.







11. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.







12. Remove the bolts.







13. Remove the A/C manifold and tube.
1. Slide the A/C compressor forward.
2. Loosen the bolt.
3. Remove the A/C manifold and tube.

CAUTION: Support the A/C compressor while removing the A/C manifold and tube to prevent injury or A/C compressor damage.

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.
4. Slide the A/C compressor to the rear.

CAUTION: Support the A/C compressor while removing the A/C manifold and tube to prevent injury or A/C compressor damage.







3. Install the bolts.







4. Connect the A/C clutch electrical connector.







5. Connect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
6. Lower the vehicle.







7. 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 discharge line.

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







8. 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.







9. Connect the A/C pressure cut-off switch electrical connector.
10. Install the fan shroud.
11. Install the drive belt.
12. Fill the engine cooling system.
13. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
14. Using proper procedures, evacuate and charge the A/C system. Evacuation and Charging