Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Excursion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTICE: 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) F74Z-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. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING -- EXCURSION & F250-F550 SUPER DUTY
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the lug wrench.
7.3L diesel engine
Remove the bolts and position aside the coolant bottle.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Position Aside Coolant Bottle With Torque Specifications
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Vehicles equipped with auxiliary climate control
Disconnect the auxiliary line fitting.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Auxiliary Line Fitting With Torque Specifications
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All vehicles
Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting at the suction accumulator/drier (19C836).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Manifold And Tube Fitting At Suction Accumulator/Drier (19C836) With Torque Specifications
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Remove the tube clamp.

Fig 4: Removing Tube Clamp
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Remove the pin-type retainers and the sight shield.

Fig 5: Removing Pin-Type Retainers And Sight Shield
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Disconnect the A/C condenser core inlet line.

Fig 6: Disconnect The A/C Condenser Core Inlet Line With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.

Fig 7: Pressure Cutoff Switch Electrical Connector
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Loosen the A/C manifold and tube bolt and remove the manifold and tube assembly (19D734).

Fig 8: Disconnect The A/C Condenser Core Inlet Line With Torque Specifications
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Remove the pressure cutoff switch (19D594).

Fig 9: Remove the pressure cutoff switch (19D594) With Torque Specifications
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG 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 .