Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Outlet Line - 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 bolts and the radiator undershield.
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Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
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Remove the retainers, bolts, insulators and the cooling module support panel.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
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Remove the A/C compressor outlet line nut.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Detach the wiring harness retainer, remove the nut and position the A/C compressor outet line aside. Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector, remove the bracket bolt and position aside the bracket.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the A/C compressor outlet line nut, disconnect the fitting and remove the A/C compressor outlet line. Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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
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...
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.
NOTE:
To prevent setting Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), make
sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position prior to disconnecting
the accelerator pedal electrical connector...
WARNING: Switch the lamps and
the ignition off. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING: Bulbs can become hot.
Let the bulb cool down before removing
it. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury.
Use the correct specification bulb...