Escape 2WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2010)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Evaporator to Compressor Suction Line
Evaporator to Compressor Suction Line - Hybrid
Removal and Installation
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.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. See: Vehicle Lifting
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the DC/DC converter. For additional information, refer to Hybrid Drive Systems.
4. Remove the RH lower engine splash shield.
5. Remove the compressor suction 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-to-compressor suction line bracket nut.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
7. Disconnect the evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
