Removal and Installation

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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 AND DIAGNOSTICS .
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 AND DIAGNOSTICS .
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: If installing a new A/C compressor, the A/C clutch disc and hub, A/C compressor pulley and A/C clutch field coil must be inspected and transferred from the old unit to the new unit if suitable for reuse.

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.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
If flushing of the refrigerant system has not been carried out, recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.

6.0L diesel vehicles

Remove the cooling fan stator assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .

All vehicles

Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Loosen the bolt and detach the compressor manifold and tube from the A/C compressor.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Discard the O-ring seals.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the field coil electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating Field Coil Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the nut and the battery cable bracket.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Nut And Battery Cable Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the ground cable and the ground stud.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Ground Cable And Ground Stud
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The lower rear bolt must be removed with the A/C compressor.

Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Bolts And A/C Compressor
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 AND DIAGNOSTICS .
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 AND DIAGNOSTICS .