Replacing the A/C compressor?

DAVENOOB

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2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
V6
4WD
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150,000 MILES

I need to change my A/C compressor on my car listed above. It is out of freon so that's not an issue. Is there anything else I need to be aware of? Also, any links that might be helpful thanks.

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 AT 2:10 PM

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KEN L

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Yep, we can help, here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car. Also, this is a great video on how to vacuum down and recharge the system:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

Here is the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EqdrBVb0sY&t=55s

Here are the instructions for your car on how to change out the ac compressor. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 AT 6:50 PM

DAVENOOB

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Thanks I'll keep you in the loop. I'll probably have a lot more questions.

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 AT 7:26 PM

DAVENOOB

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Hey, this is what I'm replacing with it's got the dryer and something else as well. Do the links cover those parts? Thanks

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 AT 11:40 PM

KEN L

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No just the compressor, here is how to replace the dryer. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.

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Thursday, October 17th, 2024 AT 8:48 AM

DAVENOOB

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Hey Ken, thanks for links and help. I just realized this ac kit I got has more stuff in it to install. here's link to the kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01006WBGO?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Can you help with the other components?