Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Condenser 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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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the condenser outlet line nut and disconnect the fitting. 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:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the condenser outlet line nut, disconnect the
fitting and remove the condenser 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:
89 lb.in (10 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:
LH shown, RH similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear door window control switch.
Refer to: Rear Door Window Control Switch (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...
Repair
NOTE:
If the seatbelt webbing does not extract from the seatbelt
retractor from the stowed position, this may be due to a normal
condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of
speed. Follow these steps to release the seatbelt...