Escape 2WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2010)
4. Remove the evaporator-to-compressor suction line bracket nut.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
5. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
6. Remove the evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
7. Remove the receiver/drier inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
8. Remove the condenser-to-receiver/drier line.
9. NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition of
any oil other than Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air
Conditioning (A/C) compressor and contaminate the refrigerant system.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
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Add the correct amount of clean electric A/C compressor oil to the refrigerant system.
10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
