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Auxiliary Climate Control Housing, Assembly and Components: Notes

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R -134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) WSH-M1C231-B
Refrigerant Compressor Oil (Mineral Oil) F73Z-19577-AA (Motorcraft YN-9-A) ESH-M2C31-A2
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: 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 to the receiver/drier.
NOTE: New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean mineral oil, must be installed before reconnecting any A/C fitting which has been disconnected.
NOTE: Clean and lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only if needed.
  1. Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
  3. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Remove the LH quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - INTERIOR .
  5. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and tables.
    Fig 1: Removal Sequence Of Auxiliary Climate Control Housing, Assembly Components
    G03266017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Tightening Torque Of Auxiliary Climate Control Housing Nuts And Bolts
    G03266018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  7. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
  8. Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  9. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .