Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not stress or bend the aluminum lines on the compressor manifold and tube assembly to facilitate removal. Bending or squeezing the lines together may damage the welds and lead to premature failure of the line.

NOTE: Use only the Air Conditioning (A/C) refrigerant compressor oil specified for this vehicle configuration. Use of any A/C refrigerant compressor oil other than what is specified will contaminate and damage the A/C system.

All vehicles

Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Remove the lower engine splash shield (if equipped).
Remove the compressor manifold bolt and detach the manifold from the A/C compressor.
- Discard the gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Detach the 2 coolant reservoir hose retainers from the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
Remove the washer reservoir filler neck bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Remove the compressor manifold and tube suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
3.5L vehicles

NOTE: Be sure not to strike the A/C lines against any hard object such as the exhaust manifold when removing the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
1. Rotate the compressor manifold and tube counterclockwise enough to allow it to be lifted between the exhaust manifold shield and alternator.
2. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Compressor Manifold And Tube Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3.0L vehicles

NOTE: Be sure not to strike the A/C lines against any hard object such as the exhaust manifold when removing the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
All vehicles
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals.
- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.