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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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Does anyone know what it takes to change an AC compressor on my 2004 F350 with a 6.0? I was told by a radiator shop the engine had to get lifted off the mounts.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 10:02 PM
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Does anyone know what it takes to change an AC compressor on my 2004 F350 with a 6.0? I was told by a radiator shop the engine had to get lifted off the mounts.
I did mine without lifting the engine. 2 of the 3 bolts are hard to get out and you have to put them on the compressor before you slide it back in. I used silicone to hold them in to get them started. And the belt tensioner, forget about it. It's easier to just loosen the alternator to get the belt off.

Chuck

Edit: I also went through the passenger fender well. Take it off and you should be able to access everything. Mine is an 06 F-250 BTW. Should pretty much be the same though.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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I use a rubber band to hold the bolts
 
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