Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant contamination, if you are installing a new A/C compressor because the A/C compressor has failed internally, you must carry out the following procedures:
- If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out the Flushing general procedure.
- If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out the Refrigerant System Filtering After A/C Component Replacement general procedure.

1. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.
2. Remove the drive belt from the A/C clutch pulley.
3. Raise the vehicle.







4. Remove the screws and remove the sight shield.







5. Remove the bolt and reposition the A/C manifold and tube assembly.







6. Disconnect the connector.







7. Remove the bolts and lower the A/C compressor.

INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Add the correct amount of PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B to the new A/C compressor. See: Refrigerant Oil Addition.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.