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Removal and Installation

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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 AC 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 system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    3. NOTE: Access the compressor manifold and tube assembly bolt from the RH front fender well, between the frame and body.
    Fig 1: Discarding O-Ring Seals
    G02766478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen the bolt and detach the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the A/C compressor.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  5. Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Pressure Cutoff Switch Electrical Connector
    G02766479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.
    Fig 3: Discarding O-Ring Seal
    G02766480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the suction accumulator.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    7. CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.
    Fig 4: Discarding O-Ring Seal
    G02766481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the condenser and remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
  8. 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. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  9. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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