Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Disconnect manifold and tube fitting at accumulator-drier. See Fig 1.
Disconnect dual pressure cut-out switch electrical connector. See Fig 2. Disconnect condenser inlet line. See Fig 3. Loosen slotted A/C tube and manifold bracket bolt. See Fig 4. Remove A/C manifold and tube assembly.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Coat NEW "O" rings with clean refrigerant oil. Add 2 oz (60 ml) of clean PAG refrigerant compressor oil or equivalent to accumulator-drier inlet tube. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Check system for proper operation.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Refrigerant Line From Accumulator-Drier

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Fig 2: Identifying Dual Pressure Cut-Out Switch

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Fig 3: Disconnecting condenser Inlet Refrigerant Line

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Fig 4: Removing & Installing Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly

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