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Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor: Removal

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NOTE: If installing a new Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor due to an internal failure of the old unit, the following procedures must be carried out to remove contamination from the A/C system.
  • If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out flushing of the A/C system prior to installing a new A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  • If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out filtering of the A/C system after a new A/C compressor has been installed. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  • Install a new Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV), as directed by the A/C flushing or filtering procedure.
  • Install a new receiver/drier desiccant bag as directed by the A/C flushing or filtering procedure.
NOTE: The O-ring seals used on this vehicle are not interchangeable with all similarly sized O-ring seals used on other Ford products. Use only the O-ring seals specified for this vehicle in the Ford master parts catalog.
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier desiccant bag is not required when repairing the A/C system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier desiccant bag. Damage to the receiver/drier desiccant bag includes physical damage to the receiver/drier desiccant bag or moisture contamination. Moisture contamination results only from a complete loss of refrigerant and equalization of the refrigerant system pressure with atmospheric pressure for a period longer than one hour. If even a slight amount of positive refrigerant pressure is present in the system before repairs are carried out, the receiver/drier desiccant bag should not be replaced.
  1. If flushing of the A/C system has not been carried out, recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  3. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
  4. Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  5. Remove the A/C compressor nut and stud.
  6. Remove the lower A/C compressor bolt.
  7. Disconnect the field coil electrical connector.
  8. Remove the upper A/C compressor bolt and reposition the A/C compressor to allow access to the compressor discharge and suction fittings.
  9. Remove the A/C compressor suction fitting bolt and disconnect the fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
  10. Remove the A/C compressor discharge fitting bolt and disconnect the fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
  11. Remove the A/C compressor.
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