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Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure to recover the refrigerant.







3. Remove the A/C compressor to condenser discharge line nut.







4. Disconnect the A/C compressor to condenser discharge line from the A/C manifold and tube. Refer to spring lock coupling disconnect and connect procedure.







5. Disconnect the evaporator to compressor suction line from the A/C manifold and tube. Refer to spring lock coupling disconnect and connect procedure.







6. Remove the A/C manifold and tube.
1 Loosen the bolt.
2 Remove the A/C manifold and tube.


INSTALLATION












1. To install, remove the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.