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Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly - 3.9L: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

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 air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, STARTING & ENGINE ELECTRONICS - 3.9L .
  3. Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL. For additional information refer to LIFTING .
  4. Remove the center RH and LH deflector shields.
  5. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Compressor Manifold And Tube Assembly - 3.9L
    G03202387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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 .