Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, if you are installing a new A/C compressor because the A/C compressor has failed internally, you must carry out the following procedures:
^ If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out the Flushing general procedure.
^ If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C Replacement general procedure.
^ Install a new A/C evaporator core orifice. For additional information, refer to Evaporator Core Orifice.

NOTE: Replacement of the suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.
3. Remove the drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts,Mounts,Brackets and Accessories.







4. Remove the bolt and the manifold and tube assembly.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.







6. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the crankshaft position sensor.







7. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.







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

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Service the new A/C compressor with the proper amount of PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C), or equivalent, meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. Refrigerant Oil Addition

^ Lubricate the new A/C manifold O-ring seals with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C), or equivalent, meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.