E 150 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
Refrigerant Oil: Capacity Specifications
REFRIGERANT OIL ADDITION
During A/C Compressor Replacement
CAUTION: If the A/C compressor is being replaced due to failure, the suction accumulator/drier must be replaced at the same time.
1. Place the disc and hub assembly on the compressor shaft so the shaft can be rotated.
2. Drain the refrigerant oil.
a. Use a suitable oil measuring container.
b. Rotate the shaft by hand six to eight times.
c. Measure the amount of refrigerant oil drained from the old A/C compressor.
3. Add the new refrigerant oil to the new A/C compressor.
a. If the amount of oil drained is between 85-142 ml (3-5 oz), pour the same amount of new Motorcraft refrigerant oil YN-12b or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B into the new A/C compressor.
b. If the amount of oil drained is greater than 142 ml (5 oz), pour 142 ml (5 oz) of new Motorcraft refrigerant oil YN-12b or equivalent meeting
Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B into the new A/C compressor.
c. If the amount of oil drained is less than 85 ml (3 oz), pour 85 ml (3 oz) of new Motorcraft refrigerant oil YN-12b or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSH-M1C231-B into the new A/C compressor.
During Suction Accumulator/Drier Replacement
1. Drill a hole in the bottom of the old suction accumulator/drier.
2. Drain the refrigerant oil into a suitable oil measuring container.
3. Pour the same amount of new refrigerant oil plus 60 ml (2 oz) into the suction accumulator/drier.
NOTE: Use new Motorcraft refrigerant oil YN-12b or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
During Component Replacement
NOTE: Replacement of the suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical
evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.
NOTE: If a refrigerant line bursts with a fully charged system, the addition of refrigerant oil may be necessary, with the amount determined by the
technician.
Pour new Motorcraft refrigerant oil YN-12b or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B into the component.
A/C Evaporator Core ........................................................................................................................................................................ add 90 ml (3 oz)
A/C Condenser Core ......................................................................................................................................................................... add 30 ml (1 oz)
A/C Evaporator Core orifice ............................................................................................................................................................. add 59 ml (2 oz)
Refrigerant Lines .............................................................................................................................................................................. add 59 ml (2 oz)
