Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the battery and the battery tray.
2. Perform the Discharging and Recovery Procedure. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Service and Repair, Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure, Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery procedure







3. Disconnect the condenser to evaporator line spring lock coupling from the A/C evaporator core.







4. Disconnect the condenser lower fitting.

NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the line during disconnection to prevent damage to the condenser to evaporator line.







5. Remove the line bracket nut.







6. Remove the suction accumulator/drier bracket clamp bolt.







7. Remove the condenser to evaporator line.

INSTALLATION

















1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
^ Lubricate the O-ring seal with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.