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.

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

1. Remove the retainers and the radiator sight shield.
   

1. Support each side of the cooling module.
   Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties

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

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

1. Disconnect the CAC radiator electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the bolts and position aside the CAC radiator.
   Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. Position aside the CAC.
   

1. Remove the receiver drier cap.
   Loosen:
      :   2 turn(s)

1. Push the receiver drier plug upwards and remove the receiver drier plug snap ring.
   

1. Install and tighten an M5 bolt in the center of the receiver drier plug and remove the receiver drier plug.
   

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

   
   Using a pick tool, remove the receiver drier element.
   
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     Use the General Equipment: Pick Hook

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.