Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 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 A/C 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 & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .
Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
Remove the RH lower engine splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating RH Lower Engine Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPER COVER -- FRONT .
Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring and gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Remove the A/C compressor suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring and gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Remove the A/C compressor discharge fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring and gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket and O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .