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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 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 condenser core fitting.







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-1c refrigerant oil 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.