Ford 6E5Z-19D734-AB
Discharge Hose

The first step for repairing the compressor manifold and tubes is refrigerant recovery followed by hoisting the vehicle in NEUTRAL. First separate the two coolant reservoir hose retainers from the assembly and afterward remove the washer reservoir filler neck bolt while tightening it to 6 Nm (53 lb-in) during reassembly. Start by taking off the suction fitting nut from the compressor manifold and tube then disconnect the fitting before disposing of its gasket seal while tightening the fitting to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) during reinstallation. The process also involves removing the condenser inlet fitting nut followed by disconnecting the fitting and discarding the gasket seal seal while tightening it to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft). Detach the compressor manifold from the A/C compressor by removing its bolt from the lower engine splash shield and compressor manifold bolt. Replace the gasket seals with new ones then tighten the bolt to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) during reinstallation. During reinstallation of the three secondary air injection pump bolts tighten them to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). Reverse the removal process of compressor manifold and tube assembly while adding new gasket seals and correctly applying clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. The refrigerator system needs evacuation followed by leak testing before charging.

The initial step to work on the compressor manifold and tube assembly is removing all refrigerant from the system. The vehicle should be positioned on a hoist in NEUTRAL gear. Detach the two coolant reservoir hose retainers which are connected to the compressor manifold and tube assembly before removing the washer reservoir filler neck bolt. Reinstall it to 6 Nm (53 lb-in) torque. First disconnect the suction fitting from the compressor manifold and tube by removing its nut while discarding the gasket but tightening the fitting at 15 Nm (11 lb-ft). After removal of the condenser inlet fitting nut you should disconnect the fitting then discard its gasket before tightening it to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft). Detach the A/C compressor from the compressor manifold by removing its bolt then discard the gasket seals before reinstalling with 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) torque. Purge the supporting component by removing the secondary air injection pump bolts followed by placement of the pump in position before reinstallation while tightening to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). Install replacement gasket seals and apply the required amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system before performing the reinstallation according to the removal steps. The refrigerant system should be evacuated then tested for leaks followed by charging the system with refrigerant.

Carefully rotate the compressor manifold and tube counterclockwise to lift it between the exhaust manifold shield and alternator, then remove the assembly.

Remove the TXV fitting nut, disconnect the fitting, discard the gasket seals, and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) during installation.

Begin by recovering the refrigerant.