Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair
COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Refrigerant compressor oil (mineral oil) F73Z-19577-AA (Motorcraft YN-9-A) should be used to lubricate R-134a refrigerant
system O-ring seals only and should not be added to the R-134a refrigerant system as an A/C compressor lubricant. PAG refrigerant
compressor oil F7AZ-19D589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B only should be used as an
A/C compressor lubricant.
NOTE:
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Installation of a new suction accumulator 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.
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New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean mineral oil, must be installed before reconnecting any A/C fitting that has been disconnected.
1. Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustration and table.