Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
To prevent refrigerant contamination, if you are installing a new A/C compressor because the A/C compressor has failed internally, you must carry out the following procedures:
- If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out the Flushing general procedure. For additional information, see AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM FLUSHING .
- If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out the Refrigerant System Filtering After A/C Component Replacement general procedure. For additional information, see REFRIGERANT SYSTEM FILTERING AFTER A/C COMPONENT REPLACEMENT .
- Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, see AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION & CHARGING .
- Remove the drive belt from the A/C clutch pulley.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the screws and remove the sight shield.
- Remove the bolt and reposition the A/C manifold and tube assembly.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the bolts and lower the A/C compressor.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Add the correct amount of PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B to the new A/C compressor. For additional information, see REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.