Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor: Installation

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

NOTE: The service A/C compressor for this vehicle is shipped from the factory with PAG oil installed. The refrigerant oil adding procedure specified for this vehicle must be followed to avoid installing excessive PAG oil in the refrigerant system.

If filtering of the A/C 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 .
Connect the A/C compressor discharge fitting and install the A/C compressor discharge fitting bolt.
- Install a new O-ring seal lubricated in clean PAG oil.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Connect the A/C compressor suction fitting and install the A/C compressor suction fitting bolt.
- Install a new O-ring seal lubricated in clean PAG oil.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Install, but do not tighten the upper A/C compressor bolt.
Install, but do not tighten the lower A/C compressor bolt.
Install the A/C compressor stud.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Position the compressor-to-condenser discharge line and install, but do not tighten the A/C compressor nut.
Tighten the A/C compressor bolts and nut in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor Bolts And Nut In Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the field coil electrical connector.
Install the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Install the drive belt.
If filtering of the A/C 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 .