Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 1682

Fig. 12: Identifying Service Gauge Port Valves
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The fitting is an integral part of the refrigeration line or component.

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Special couplings are required for both the high side and the low side service gauge ports.

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A new Schrader-type valve core can be installed if the seal leaks.

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Always install the A/C charging valve cap (19D702) on the service gauge port valves after repairing the
refrigerant system.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 4.2L

Material

Fig. 13: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 4.2L Material Specifications
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Removal and Installation

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If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out flushing of the air conditioning system prior to
installing a new air conditioning compressor (19703). Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .

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If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out filtering of the air conditioning system after a
new air conditioning compressor has been installed. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .

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Install a new evaporator core orifice (19D990) as directed by the A/C flushing or filtering
procedure.

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Install a new suction accumulator (19C836) as directed by the A/C flushing or filtering procedure.

CAUTION: If installing a new air conditioning compressor due to an internal failure of

the old unit, you must carry out the following procedures to remove
contamination from the air conditioning system.

NOTE:

Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air

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1. If flushing of the air conditioning system has not been performed, recover the refrigerant. Refer to

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .

2. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.

3. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

Fig. 14: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
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4. Remove the bolt and detach the manifold and tube assembly (19D850).

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Discard the O-ring seals.

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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Fig. 15: Locating Bolt For Detaching Manifold And Tube Assembly
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5. Remove the three bolts.

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