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.

Disconnect the battery.
Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, see AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION & CHARGING .
Disconnect the air outlet tube and position aside.
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the nut and disconnect the peanut fitting. For additional information, see AIR CONDITIONING LINE (PEANUT) FITTING .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Peanut Fitting
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Raise the vehicle. For additional information, see JACKING & HOISTING .
Remove the screws and remove the LH and RH sight shields (LH shown, RH similar).

Fig 3: Removing Left & Right Sight Shields
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Remove the screws and remove the air deflector.

Fig 4: Removing Air Deflector
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Remove the refrigerant line bracket bolt.

Fig 5: Removing Refrigerant Line Bracket Bolt
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Disconnect the spring lock coupling. For additional information, see SPRING LOCK COUPLING .

Fig 6: Disconnecting Spring Lock Coupling
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Loosen the bolt and remove the A/C compressor manifold and tube assembly.

Fig 7: Removing A/C Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- 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.

Fig 8: Installing A/C Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.