Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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412-001
(T71P-19703-B)
Remover, Compressor Pulley |
Activation
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Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Compressor procedure in Group 412.
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NOTE:
If equipped with spring rubber clutch.
Using the universal clutch holding tool, hold the clutch and remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
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For fixed compressor
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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For EVDC compressor
Torque:
128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
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NOTE:
If equipped with spring plate clutch.
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Hold the A/C compressor shaft.
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Rotate the A/C clutch hub counter clockwise to remove.
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For fixed compressor
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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For EVDC compressor
Torque:
128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
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NOTE:
Replacing the snap ring is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.
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NOTE:
Do not use air tools. Damage to the A/C clutch pulley or A/C compressor may result.
Remove the A/C compressor pulley.
Install Special Service Tool: 412-001
(T71P-19703-B)
Remover, Compressor Pulley.
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Remove the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector retainer.
Torque:
35 lb.in (4 Nm)
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NOTE:
Replacing the snap ring is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the A/C clutch field coil snap ring, and remove the clutch field coil.
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Visually inspect the A/C clutch disc and hub, compressor pulley and clutch field coil for damage.
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Inspect for physical damage, including cracked or melted components or discoloration due to excessive heat.
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Inspect for excessive wear, including grooving in the A/C clutch disc
and hub or the compressor pulley that is more than fingernail depth.
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Inspect for roughness in the A/C compressor pulley bearing.
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To install, reverse the steps in this procedure.
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NOTE:
Spring plate clutch similar.
Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or
adding clutch disc and hub spacers. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Clutch Air Gap Adjustment procedure in Group 412.
Activation
NOTE:
Compressor with a spring rubber clutch shown others similar.
Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley...
Leak detection
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C)
System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging procedure in Group 412.
Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor...
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Open the rear tail gate.
Release the clips and remove the upper liftgate trim panel...
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the exterior rear door handle access plug.
Remove the exterior rear door handle...