Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

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







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.
1 Remove the nut.
2 Disconnect the line.

NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the line during disconnection to prevent damage to the line.







6. Disconnect the condenser core fitting.







7. Remove the nut.







8. 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.