Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.
3. Disconnect the air outlet tube and position aside. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.







4. Disconnect the connector.







5. Remove the nut and disconnect the peanut fitting.
6. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, Refer to Maintenance/Service And Repair.







7. Remove the screws and remove the LH and RH sight shields (LH shown, RH similar).







8. Remove the screws and remove the air deflector.







9. Remove the refrigerant line bracket bolt.







10. Disconnect the spring lock coupling.







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


INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with PAG Refrigerant 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 bolt.