Evaporator Outlet Line

EVAPORATOR OUTLET LINE







Removal and Installation

NOTE:
- The O-ring seals used on this vehicle are not interchangeable with all similarly sized O-ring seals used on other Ford products. Use only the O-ring seals specified for this vehicle in the Ford master parts catalog.
- Installation of a new receiver/drier desiccant bag is not required when repairing the A/C system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier desiccant bag.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the ground strap nut at the RH shock tower.
3. Remove the evaporator outlet line bracket stud bolt.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

4. Disconnect the evaporator outlet line spring lock coupling.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

5. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

6. Remove the evaporator outlet line.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

8. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.