Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly

COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY







Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Refrigerant Compressor Oil (mineral oil) F73Z-19577-AA (Motorcraft YN-9-A) should be used to lubricate R-134a refrigerant system O-ring seals only and should not be added to the R-134a refrigerant system as an A/C compressor lubricant. PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B only should be used as an A/C compressor lubricant.

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

1. Remove the A/C compressor.
2. Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the 2 (3 if equipped) A/C fitting nuts.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).







4. Remove the lower compressor manifold and tube bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

5. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.