Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 the R-134a refrigerant system as an A/C compressor lubricant. PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil F7AZ-19589-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 contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 4.0L SOHC .
Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.
Disconnect the 2 (3 if equipped) A/C fitting nuts.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the lower compressor manifold and tube bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Tube Bracket Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.