Compressor

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 A/C Flusher is available, perform the Flushing general procedure. Service and Repair
- If A/C Flusher is not available, perform the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C Compressor Replacement general procedure. Service and Repair
- Replace the suction accumulator/drier.
- Replace the A/C evaporator core orifice.

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery







2. Reposition the air cleaner outlet tube.
1 Loosen the clamp.
2 Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube.
3 Reposition the air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Remove the drive belt.







4. Disconnect the electrical connector.







5. Remove the clamp nut on the A/C manifold and tube.







6. Remove the manifold retaining bolt.







7. Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor.






















INSTALLATION
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
- Lubricate the replacement A/C compressor with the proper amount of Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
- Lubricate the O-ring seals with Motorcraft YN-12c 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-M20340-A2 and ESR-M18P7-A to the threads of the A/C manifold retaining bolt.