Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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 R-134a refrigerant systems as an A/C compressor lubricant. PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) 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.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the lug wrench.
Vehicles equipped with auxiliary climate control
Disconnect the auxiliary line fitting.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Auxiliary Line Fitting With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting at the suction accumulator (19C836).
- Discard the O-ring seals.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Manifold And Tube Fitting At Suction Accumulator With Torque Specifications
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the tube clamp.

Fig 3: Removing Tube Clamp
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Remove the pin-type retainers and the sight shield.

Fig 4: Removing Pin-Type Retainers And Sight Shield
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Disconnect the A/C condenser core inlet line.

Fig 5: Disconnecting A/C Condenser Core Inlet Line With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Pressure Cutoff Switch Electrical Connector
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4x4 vehicles
Loosen the A/C manifold and tube bolt and remove the manifold and tube assembly (19D734).
- Discard the O-ring seals.
  
  Fig 7: Removing A/C Manifold And Tube Bolt And Manifold And Tube Assembly With Torque Specifications
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4x2 vehicles
Loosen the A/C manifold and tube bolt and remove the manifold and tube assembly (19D734)

Fig 8: Removing A/C Manifold And Tube Bolt And Manifold And Tube Assembly With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the pressure cutoff/dual function pressure switch.

Fig 9: Removing Pressure Cutoff/Dual Function Pressure Switch With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .