Ford Repair: 1996 3.0l Ford Taurus, ford service manual, ford taurus

Question
Are there any particular problems encountered when replacing the A/C compressor. I live in Australia and not many mechanics are up to speed on the Ford Taurus.

Thanks

Answer
Hello Neil, This is per ford service manual for a taurus with a 2v engine. Hopefully this helps you out some. Thanks Tony                                                             When A/C compressor (19703) is inoperative due to internal causes, clean the refrigerant system by flushing or filtering to remove any debris or contaminants and prevent damage to the replacement A/C compressor.

The A/C evaporator core orifice (19D990) should be replaced whenever the A/C compressor is replaced for lack of performance or when there is debris in the system.


3.0L (2V) Engine

Removal

Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01.

Disconnect wire connector from RH cooling fan motor.

Loosen retaining bolt and remove RH cooling fan motor from vehicle.

Remove A/C manifold and tube (19D734) as described.

Loosen the idler pulley to remove the tension from the drive belt (8620). Remove the drive belt from the A/C clutch pulley (2E884).

Disconnect A/C compressor-A/C clutch wire at A/C compressor clutch field coil connector on the A/C compressor.

Disengage A/C clutch wire harness retainer from wiring bracket (14536) on A/C compressor and position aside.






Remove four A/C compressor retaining bolts and wiring bracket.

Remove A/C compressor from vehicle.






Item Part Number Description
1  19703  A/C Compressor  
2  14536  Wiring Bracket  
3  N807273-S2  Bolt (2 Req'd)  
4  N806699-S36  Bolt (2 Req'd)  
5  2882  A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket  
A  —  Tighten to 26-38 Nm (20-28 Lb-Ft)  

Installation

NOTE: A new service replacement A/C compressor is shipped without compressor oil.



Service the replacement A/C compressor with the correct amount of clean Motorcraft YN-12b refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B as described.

Install A/C compressor onto A/C compressor mounting bracket (2882) with four bolts and wiring bracket.

Connect A/C clutch wire harness connector and secure harness to wiring bracket.

Install the drive belt on the A/C clutch pulley. Refer to Section 03-05.

Install RH cooling fan motor. Tighten retaining bolt to 8-12Nm (71-106 lb-in).

Connect wire harness connector to RH cooling fan motor.

NOTE: When replacing an A/C compressor, use original manifold bolt from removed A/C compressor to attach A/C manifold and tube to new A/C compressor. Do not use the shipping cap bolts.



Install A/C manifold and tube as described.

Connect battery ground cable. Refer to Section 14-01.