Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIREDDescription Tool Number
Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (1/2 Inch) 412-027 (412-027 (T81P-19623-G2))
Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (5/8 Inch) 412-038 (412-038 (T83P-19623-C))
REMOVAL
1. Following proper procedures, recover refrigerant from system. Observe all safety precautions. Refrigerant Recovery
2. Unfasten two latches on engine air tray to Mass Air Flow (MAF).
3. Disconnect wire harness from MAF sensor and Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT sensor).
4. Loosen engine air cleaner tube clamp and remove MAF sensor and air cleaner outlet tube.
5. Remove manifold retaining bolt.
6. Disconnect then remove A/C pressure cut-off switch.
7. Remove A/C tube lock coupling clips at the condenser tube and at the suction accumulator/drier. Disconnect spring lock coupling at these two locations.
8. Remove the A/C manifold and tube.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the A/C manifold and tube.
2. Connect the spring lock couplings.
3. Install A/C pressure cut-off switch.
4. Connect A/C clutch field coil connector.
5. Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean Motorcraft YN-12b refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and position them in O-ring seal grooves of manifold.
6. Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R) D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSK-M2G350-A2 and ESR-M18P7-A to threads of manifold retaining bolt.
7. Position manifold with O-ring seals to A/C compressor. Install retaining bolt and tighten to 17-23 N.m (13-16 Lb-Ft).
8. Install mass air flow sensor and air cleaner outlet tube to engine air tray. Align tab on mass air flow sensor with slot on engine air tray.
9. Connect wire harness to mass air flow sensor and intake air temperature sensor. Tighten engine air cleaner tube clamp to 2.3-3.2 N.m (21-28 Lb-In).
10. Leak-test, evacuate and charge system following recommended procedures. Observe all safety precautions. Evacuation