Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Receiver Drier Element - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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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Remove the retainers and the radiator sight shield.
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Support each side of the cooling module.
Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, 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, bolts, insulators and the cooling module support panel.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
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Disconnect the CAC radiator electrical connector.
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Remove the bolts and position aside the CAC radiator.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Position aside the CAC.
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Remove the receiver drier cap.
Loosen:
:
2 turn(s)
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Push the receiver drier plug upwards and remove the receiver drier plug snap ring.
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Install and tighten an M5 bolt in the center of the receiver drier plug and remove the receiver drier plug.
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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Using a pick tool, remove the receiver drier element.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Use the General Equipment: Pick Hook
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 of components, cap, tape or otherwise
appropriately protect all openings 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:
Hands-free calling is one of the main
features of SYNC. While the system
supports a variety of features, many are
dependent on your cellular phone's
functionality. At a minimum, most cellular
phones with Bluetooth wireless technology
support the following functions:
Answering an incoming call...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the retainer and the turbocharger boost pressure sensor.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure...