Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not stress or bend the aluminum lines on the compressor manifold and tube assembly to facilitate removal. Bending or squeezing the lines together may damage the welds and lead to premature failure of the line.

NOTE: Use only the Air Conditioning (A/C) refrigerant compressor oil specified for this vehicle configuration. Use of any A/C refrigerant compressor oil other than what is specified will contaminate and damage the A/C system.

All vehicles

Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY .
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the lower engine splash shield (if equipped).
Remove the compressor manifold bolt and detach the manifold from the A/C compressor.
- Discard the gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Detach the 2 coolant reservoir hose retainers from the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
Remove the washer reservoir filler neck bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Remove the compressor manifold and tube suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
3.5L vehicles
Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
1. Rotate the compressor manifold and tube counterclockwise enough to allow it to be lifted between the exhaust manifold shield and alternator.
2. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  
  NOTE: Be sure not to strike the A/C lines against any hard object such as the exhaust manifold when removing the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
3.0L vehicles
Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
NOTE: Be sure not to strike the A/C lines against any hard object such as the exhaust manifold when removing the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

All vehicles
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals.
- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING procedure.
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .