Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
Position the speed control actuator assembly aside.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Detach the wire harness.
3. Remove the 3 nuts and position the speed control actuator aside.
  - To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

Fig 1: Speed Control Actuator Assembly

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 2 compressor manifold and tube assembly bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube spring lock coupling at the suction accumulator.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS article.
Remove the condenser core inlet fitting nut and disconnect the condenser core inlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
  - To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the RH splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater.
Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
Remove the compressor manifold bolt.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
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 article.
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.