Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

5.4L (4V) vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .

4.6L vehicles

Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .

All vehicles

Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
Disconnect the compressor discharge fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Disconnect the dual-function pressure switch electrical connector and remove the dual-function pressure switch.
Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Detach the compressor-to-condenser discharge line from the A/C line bracket.
Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .