Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
3. Remove the engine air cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.







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







5. Move the compressor discharge line isolator.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Move the compressor discharge line isolator.







6. Disconnect the compressor suction line.

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







7. Disconnect the compressor discharge line.

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







8. Remove the A/C manifold and tube.
1 Loosen the screw.
2 Remove the A/C manifold and tube.

INSTALLATION
1. Service the new A/C manifold and tube with the correct amount of PAG compressor oil, YN-12c, F7AZ-19589-DA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. Refrigerant Oil Addition







2. Install the A/C manifold and tube.
1 Lubricate the new A/C manifold O-ring seals with PAG compressor oil, YN-12c, F7AZ-19589-DA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and install the O-ring seals 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.







3. Connect the compressor discharge line.
1 Lubricate the new O-ring seals with PAG compressor oil, YN-12c, F7AZ-19589-DA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and install the O-ring seals.
2 Connect the compressor-to-condenser core fitting.

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







4. Connect the compressor suction line.
1 Lubricate the new O-ring seals with PAG compressor oil, YN-12c, F7AZ-19589-DA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and install the O-ring seals.
2 Connect the compressor suction line.

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







5. Install the compressor discharge line isolator.
1 Install the compressor discharge line isolator.
2 Install the screw.







6. Connect the A/C pressure cut-off switch electrical connector.
7. Install the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
8. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
9. Evacuate and charge the A/C system.