Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant.







3. Remove the manifold and tube assembly.
1 Remove the manifold to compressor bolt.
2 Remove the manifold and tube assembly.







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







5. Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting at the suction accumulator/drier.







6. Disconnect the A/C condenser core inlet line.
1 Remove the nut.
2 Disconnect the A/C condenser core inlet lines.







7. Remove the A/C pressure cut-off switch.

INSTALLATION






















1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
- Lubricate the O-ring seals with Motorcraft YN-12b refrigerant oil F2AZ-19577-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
- Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R) D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSK-M2G350-A2 and ESR-M18P7-A to the threads of the A/C manifold retaining bolt.