Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Prepare the vehicle for compressor manifold and tube assembly removal.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.







2. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.
1. Remove the five screws. Remove the air deflector, if equipped.
2. Remove the seven screws and the lower radiator air deflector.







3. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly. 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. Lower the vehicle.







5 Disconnect the power steering line.







6. Remove the nut. Detach the power steering line bracket.







7. Remove the nut. Detach the power steering line.







8. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly spring lock coupling. 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.







9. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
1. Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
- 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.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Evacuate, leak test and charge the A/C system.