Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Evaporator Inlet and Outlet Manifold. 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.
All vehicles
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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
1.6L/2.0L
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Remove the RHF fender splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
All vehicles
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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
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Remove the condenser outlet line nut, the A/C compressor inlet line nut and disconnect the fittings. Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
Torque:
1:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
2:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
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Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold bracket nut, bolt and release the retainer.
Torque:
1:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
2:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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NOTE:
If equipped
Release the retainer and position the evaporator inlet and outlet line aside.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold nut,
disconnect the fitting and remove the evaporator inlet and outlet
manifold. Discard the gasket seals.
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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
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the heater core.
Refer to: Heater Core (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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...
Other information:
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on...
General Specifications
Item
Specification
1.5L EcoBoost - 150A (base)
Generator pulley ratio
2.42:1
Generator pulley replaceable
Yes
Generator pulley type
Overrunning Alternator Decoupler (OAD)
Rating
90 amps at 750 rpm (min) to 155 amps at 2,400 rpm (max)
Voltage regulator type..