Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Inlet Line - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1)
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape
or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to
prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape
and other protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
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Remove the A/C compressor inlet line nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Remove the A/C line bracket retainer.
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Remove the A/C compressor inlet line nut, disconnect the fitting and remove the A/C compressor inlet line.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
Bracket retainer:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
Compressor inlet line nut:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTICE:
Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.
Install and lubricate new O-ring seals. Refer to the appropriate Specifications in Group 412.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount
of clean PAG oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding
procedure in Group 412.
Removal
NOTICE:
If installing a new A/C compressor due to an internal failure of the
old unit, carry out the following procedures to remove contamination
from the A/C system...
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape
or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to
prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination...
Other information:
Activation
NOTE:
Some regions have charging stations that engage a safety
latch, that positively locks the High Voltage charge cord to the vehicle
charge port until the latch is released. If this latch fails to
release, the cord cannot be removed without special action outlined in
the steps below...
Removal and Installation
NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake
system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the turbocharger...