Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
Remove the DC/DC converter. For additional information, refer to HIGH VOLTAGE CONVERTER/INVERTER article.
Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS article.
Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
Remove the A/C compressor manifold bolt and disconnect the compressor manifold and tube from the A/C compressor.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 evaporator outlet line fitting nuts.
- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.