REFRIGERANT LINE (HI PRESSURE SIDE) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec), YF (2.0L Zetec)]

Note

• When removing/installing the refrigerant line, refer to removal/installation note. (See Refrigerant Line Removal Note.)(See Refrigerant Line Installation Note.)

L.H.D.

1. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See DISCHARGING AND RECOVERY.)

2. Remove the A/C pressure switch. (See A/C PRESSURE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Disconnect the refrigerant line from the evaporator.

Caution

• Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.

4. Remove the nut and disconnect the refrigerant line from the condenser.

Caution

• Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

(1) Lubricate the new O-ring with PAG Compressor Oil.

R.H.D.

1. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See DISCHARGING AND RECOVERY.)

2. Remove the A/C pressure switch. (See A/C PRESSURE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove the nut and bracket from the dash lower panel.

4. Disconnect the refrigerant line from the evaporator.

Caution

• Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.

5. Disconnect the refrigerant line.

Caution

• Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.

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

6. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7. Remove the nut and disconnect the refrigerant line from the condenser.

Caution

• Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

(1) Lubricate the new O-ring with PAG Compressor Oil.