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.

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
   

1. With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the bolts and the radiator undershield.
   

1. Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
   

1. Remove the retainers, bolts, insulators and the cooling module support panel.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

1. NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

   1. Remove the A/C compressor outlet line nut.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
   2. 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)
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     

1. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector, remove the bracket bolt and position aside the bracket.
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. 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.
   
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. 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.
   

1. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Group 412.