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Removal and Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 4.2L Components
G03965340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: If installing a new air conditioning compressor due to an internal failure of the old unit, you must carry out the following procedures to remove contamination from the air conditioning system.
  • If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out flushing of the air conditioning system prior to installing a new air conditioning compressor. For additional information, refer to  CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION  . 
  • If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out filtering of the air conditioning system after a new air conditioning compressor has been installed. For additional information, refer to  CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION  . 
  • Install a new evaporator core orifice, as directed by the A/C flushing or filtering procedure. 
  • Install a new suction accumulator as directed by the A/C flushing or filtering procedure. 
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.
NOTE: If installing a new A/C compressor, the A/C clutch disc and hub (19D786), A/C compressor pulley (19D784) and A/C clutch field coil (19D798) must be inspected and transferred from the old unit to the new unit if suitable for reuse.
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  2. If flushing of the air conditioning system has not been carried out, recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
  4. Disconnect the field coil electrical connector.
  5. Detach the compressor manifold.
    1. Loosen the compressor manifold bolt.
    2. Detach the compressor manifold.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  6. Position the power steering reservoir bracket aside.
    1. Remove the 2 power steering reservoir bracket bolts.
    2. Remove the power steering reservoir bracket stud.
    3. Position the power steering reservoir bracket aside.
  7. Remove the 3 A/C compressor bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the A/C compressor.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • If a new A/C compressor is to be installed, the clutch assembly must be transferred from the old unit to the new unit. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH AND CLUTCH FIELD COIL .
    • Install new O-ring seals.
    • If filtering of the refrigerant system is not to be carried out, lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  10. If filtering of the refrigerant system is not to be carried out, evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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