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Compressor Manifold And Tube Assembly

MATERIAL

Item Specification
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) WSH-M1C231-B
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.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
  2. Remove the oil cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, STARTING & ENGINE .
  3. Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL. For additional information refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  4. Remove the center LH and RH deflector shields.
  5. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 1: Compressor Manifold And Tube Assembly Removal Sequence
    G03282151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  7. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
  8. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .