Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape
or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to
prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape
and other protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
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With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
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Remove the generator.
Refer to: Generator - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the
wiring harness retainers. Remove the nut and position aside the bracket.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
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Remove the A/C compressor inlet, outlet line nuts and disconnect the fittings. Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Remove the studbolts and the A/C compressor.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTICE:
Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.
Install and lubricate new O-ring seals. Refer to the appropriate Specifications in Group 412.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount
of clean PAG oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding
procedure in Group 412.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
Restore vehicle to pre-acc..