Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVALCAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination if you are installing a new A/C compressor which has failed internally, you must carry out the following procedures:
^ If special tool A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is available, carry out the Flushing general procedure.
^ If special tool A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is not available, carry out the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C Component Replacement general procedure.
^ Installation of a new suction accumulator/drier 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/drier. For additional information, refer to Suction Accumulator.
^ Install a new A/C evaporator core orifice. For additional information, refer to Evaporator Core Orifice.
1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure. Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery procedure
3. Remove the drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
4. Remove the front engine mount and bracket.
NOTE: Engine mount bolt torque is critical.
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
6. Remove the manifold and tube bolt.
7. Remove the compressor.
^ Remove the bolts.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Fill the new A/C compressor with the correct amount of PAG Compressor Oil YN-12-C, F7AZ-19589-DA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231B. Perform the Refrigerant Oil Addition procedure. Refrigerant Oil Addition
^ Lubricate the new A/C manifold O-ring seals with PAG Compressor Oil YN-12-C, F7AZ-19589-DA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
^ 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 and tube to compressor retaining bolt.