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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999ECONOLINE E150 1/2 TON V6-4.2L VIN 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Ford Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2
Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
1999 Ford Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2SECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, if you are installing a new A/C compressor because it has failed internally, you must perform the following procedures:
^ If Rotunda A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is available, perform the Flushing general procedure. A/C System Flushing
^ If Rotunda A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is not available, perform the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C Replacement general procedure. Refrigerant System Filtering After A/C Compressor Replacement
^ Installation of a new suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.
^ Install a new A/C evaporator core orifice.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
6. Remove the A/C manifold and tube.
1 Loosen the bolt.
2 Remove the A/C manifold and tube.
7. Remove the A/C compressor.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the A/C compressor.
INSTALLATION
1. Service the new A/C compressor with the proper amount of PAG compressor oil, Motorcraft YN-12c F7AZ-l9589-DA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. Refrigerant Oil Addition
2. Install the A/C compressor.
1 Position the A/C compressor.
2 Install the bolts.
3. Install the A/C manifold and tube.
1 Lubricate the new A/C manifold O-rings with PAG compressor oil, Motorcraft YN-12c F7AZ-19589-DA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and install the O-rings on the A/C compressor.
2 Install the A/C manifold and tube.
3 Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R) D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G350-A2 to the threads of the A/C manifold retaining bolt and install the bolt.
4. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
5. Install the drive belt.
6. Install the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube.
7. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
8. Evacuate and charge the A/C system.
CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, if you are installing a new A/C compressor because it has failed internally, you must perform the following procedures:
^ If Rotunda A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is available, perform the Flushing general procedure. A/C System Flushing
^ If Rotunda A/C Flusher 014-00991 or equivalent is not available, perform the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C Replacement general procedure. Refrigerant System Filtering After A/C Compressor Replacement
^ Installation of a new suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.
^ Install a new A/C evaporator core orifice.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
6. Remove the A/C manifold and tube.
1 Loosen the bolt.
2 Remove the A/C manifold and tube.
7. Remove the A/C compressor.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the A/C compressor.
INSTALLATION
1. Service the new A/C compressor with the proper amount of PAG compressor oil, Motorcraft YN-12c F7AZ-l9589-DA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. Refrigerant Oil Addition
2. Install the A/C compressor.
1 Position the A/C compressor.
2 Install the bolts.
3. Install the A/C manifold and tube.
1 Lubricate the new A/C manifold O-rings with PAG compressor oil, Motorcraft YN-12c F7AZ-19589-DA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and install the O-rings on the A/C compressor.
2 Install the A/C manifold and tube.
3 Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R) D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G350-A2 to the threads of the A/C manifold retaining bolt and install the bolt.
4. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
5. Install the drive belt.
6. Install the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube.
7. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
8. Evacuate and charge the A/C system.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.