Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY - 3.0L (4V)

REMOVAL

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 R-134a refrigerant systems as an A/C compressor lubricant. PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil F7AZ-19D589-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 refrigerant system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. Remove the A/C compressor.







2. Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the wire harness.







3. Remove the dual function pressure switch.







4. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly fitting at the condenser.
- Discard the O-ring seal

5. NOTE: It may be necessary to raise and lower the vehicle several times to route the compressor manifold and tube assembly through the opening between the upper radiator support and the engine.

Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean mineral oil.