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:
Deactivation
NOTE:
After vehicle build, some vehicle modules are set in Transport mode including the IPC and the BCM. Transport mode reduces battery drain during longer periods where the vehicle is not used. While in transport mode, the IPC displays TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER
in the message center...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTICE:
Battery electric vehicle (BEV), hybrid electric vehicle
(HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contain a high-voltage
battery...