Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY - 3.0L (2V)

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 air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL.







3. 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.







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

5. Lower the vehicle.







6. Remove the engine oil indicator and position the ignition coil aside.
1 Remove the engine oil indicator.
2 Remove the bolts.
3 Position the ignition coil aside.







7. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly spring lock coupling at the suction accumulator.
- Discard the O-ring seals.







8. 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.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean mineral oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

2. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.