Explorer Sport Trac Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Condenser to Evaporator Line
CONDENSER TO EVAPORATOR LINE
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator 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 suction accumulator.
All vehicles
1. Remove the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet tube.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) and PCM bracket.
4. Disconnect the RH wheel speed sensor electrical connector and detach the wire harness from the condenser-to-evaporator line bracket.
Vehicles equipped with 4.6L engine
5. Remove the suction accumulator-to-compressor line bracket nut.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
All vehicles
6. Disconnect the evaporator core orifice access fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
