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Receiver Drier Manifold and Tube Assembly: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) WSH-M1C231-B
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage the receiver drier.
NOTE: New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean PAG 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. For additional information, refer to LIFTING .
  2. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, STARTING & ENGINE ELECTRONICS - 3.0L (4V) or INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, STARTING & ENGINE ELECTRONICS - 3.9L .
  4. Remove the RH deflector shield.
    Fig 1: Removing RH Deflector Shield
    G03202382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the screws and the splash shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Screws And Splash Shield
    G03202383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the air deflector.
    1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the clips and the air deflector.
    Fig 3: Removing Clips And Air Deflector
    G03202384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. See Fig 4.
    Fig 4: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Receiver Drier Manifold And Tube Assembly
    G03202385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  9. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
  10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system, for additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .