Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.
3. Remove the A/C compressor to condenser discharge line nut.
4. Disconnect the A/C compressor to condenser discharge line from the A/C manifold and tube. Refer to the spring lock couplings disconnect and connect procedure. Spring Lock Coupling Connect and Disconnect Procedure
5. Disconnect the evaporator to compressor suction line from the A/C manifold and tube. Refer to the spring lock couplings disconnect and connect procedure. Spring Lock Coupling Connect and Disconnect Procedure
6. Loosen the bolt and remove the A/C manifold and tube.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with PAG compressor oil YN-12-C F7AZ-19589-DA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
- Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R) D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G350-A2 to the threads of the A/C manifold bolt.