A/C compressor replacement

[steve5966]

What am I looking at work wise to replace the compressor on my '06, 6 litre, f-250, 4-wheel drive?

I've taken a look at it, but appears I might need a little help to make it easier.

[DesertDave]

I just had mine replaced under warranty, they also replaced the accumulator and the oriface tube. There was metal and desicant on the screen.

The write up mentions lowering the coolant level, removing the stator and fan, removing the compressor, transferring clutch and coil to new compressor, setting clutch gap, installing compressor, reinstalling stator and fan, topping off coolant, removing accumulator, installing new accumulator, installing new oriface tube, evacuate and charge system.

I guess you are asking because you are out of warranty now? I was glad to not have to either do the work, or pay for it.

I also used the opportunity to get the latest flash, by mentioning the cold start issue I had 7 month ago. So far so good on the flash.

[steve5966]

Anyone with any other advice on this?