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A/C Liquid Hose/Line

A/C Refrigeration Line - Auxiliary

REMOVAL
1. Remove the condenser to evaporator tube.







2. Disconnect the suction accumulator/drier spring lock coupling. See: Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Procedure.







3. Disconnect the compressor suction line.

CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.







4. Remove the four clamps.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Remove the clamp.
5. Raise the vehicle.







6. Disconnect the underbody tube spring lock coupling.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the auxiliary A/C refrigeration line.

INSTALLATION
1. Service the new auxiliary A/C refrigeration line with the correct amount of PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C), or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. See: Refrigerant Oil Addition.
2. Route the auxiliary A/C refrigeration line.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.







4. Connect the underbody tube spring lock coupling.
5. Lower the vehicle.







6. Connect the compressor suction line.
1 Lubricate the new O-ring seals with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C), or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and install the O-ring seals.
2 Connect the compressor suction line.

CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.







7. Connect the suction accumulator/drier spring lock coupling.







8. Install the four clamps.
1 Install the clamp.
2 Install the screw.
9. Install the condenser to evaporator tube.