Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of A/C Compressor With Torque Specifications

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	14A464	A/C compressor clutch electrical connector (part of 14A280)
2	14A163	Battery cable retainer (part of 14A280) (2 required)
3	W520111	A/C tube bracket nut
4	19N704	A/C tube bracket
5	N806184	A/C compressor stud bolt (3 required)
6	19D629	A/C compressor

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Crankshaft Position CKP Sensor With Torque Specifications

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Item	Part Number	Description
7	14A464	Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector (part of 12B637)
8	N806155	CKP sensor bolt
9	6C315	CKP sensor

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Rotate the tensioner and remove the accessory drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.

Fig 3: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise

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Disconnect the A/C compressor field coil electrical connector.
Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
Remove the nut and detach the 2 wiring harness clips.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Fig 4: Crankshaft Position Sensor Nut & Wiring Harness Clips

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NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the A/C compressor stud bolts.

Loosen the 3 A/C compressor stud bolts enough to slide the compressor down one inch, allowing access for CKP sensor removal.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Fig 5: A/C Compressor Stud Bolts

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Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.