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Main Climate Control

REMOVAL
1. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.







2. Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting at the suction accumulator/drier.







3. Remove the tube clamp.







4. Remove the eight pin-type retainers and the sight shield.







5. Disconnect the A/C condenser core inlet line.
6. Raise the vehicle.







7. Disconnect the pressure cut-off switch electrical connector.
8. Remove the RH front fender splash shield.







9. Loosen the A/C manifold and tube bolt and remove the manifold and tube assembly.







10. Remove the pressure cut-off switch.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Lubricate the 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.