Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Thunderbird. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Material

Fig 1: Material Specification Table

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver drier 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 receiver drier.

NOTE: New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean PAG oil, must be installed before reconnecting any A/C fitting that has been disconnected.

Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL. For additional information refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the center and RH deflector shields.
Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.

Fig 2: A/C Compressor Manifold Components Removal Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .