Removal and Installation

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Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
Detach the wire harness retainer from the A/C compressor discharge fitting stud.

Fig 1: Locating A/C Compressor Discharge Fitting Stud Wire Harness Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the A/C compressor discharge fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.
Remove the RH radiator air deflector upper pin-type retainer and position the top of the air deflector aside.

Fig 2: Locating RH Radiator Air Deflector Upper Pin-Type Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals and gasket seals.
- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in 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 .