Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Prepare the vehicle for A/C manifold and tube removal.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2 Recover the refrigerant.
3 Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4 Remove the A/C compressor.
2. Disconnect the A/C pressure cut-off switch electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube from the A/C condenser core. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- During installation, install a new O-ring seal lubricated with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
4. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube spring lock coupling.
- During installation, install new O-ring seals lubricated with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.
6. Remove the bolt. Detach the A/C manifold and tube.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the A/C manifold and tube from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If a new A/C manifold and tube is to be installed, transfer the A/C pressure cut-off switch to the new A/C manifold and tube.
2. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the A/C system.