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Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant contamination, if you are installing a new A/C compressor because the A/C compressor has failed internally, you must carry out the following procedures:
- If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out the Flushing general procedure.
- If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out the Refrigerant System Filtering After A/C Component Replacement general procedure.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the drive belt from the A/C clutch pulley.
3. Raise the vehicle.







4. Remove the screws and remove the sight shield.







5. Remove the screw and position the power steering hose aside.







6. Remove the bolt and reposition the A/C manifold and tube assembly.







7. Disconnect the connector.







8. Remove the three bolts and lower the A/C compressor.

INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Add the correct amount of PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B to the new A/C compressor.
- 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.
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