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Suction Accumulator to Evaporator Line > < Manifold and Tube Assembly

Fiesta 1996 (08.1995-02.2002)

Air Conditioning - Evaporator to Condenser Suction Line Fiesta 1996 (08/1995-02/2002)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Separator, quick-fit coupling 1/2" (blue)

412-027 (34-001)

Separator, quick-fit coupling 5/8" (black)

412-038 (34-003)
Materials
Name
Specification
O-rings
(green) 

Removal

  1. Standard preparatory measures
    • Make a note of the radio keycode.
    • Make a note of the preset radio stations.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Disconnect the battery negative lead.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:"Safety Precautions" and "General Requirements and Safety Measures for Maintenance and Repair Work". For additional information, refer to Section  100-00 General Information.
    Drain the air conditioning system. For additional information, refer to Section  412-00 Climate Control System - General Information.

  1. Detach the coolant expansion tank.
    • Remove the single screw.
    • Unhook the coolant expansion tank from its bracket.

  1. Remove the bulkhead extension.
    • Remove the rubber seal.
    • Unclip the cover of the central junction box (CJB).
    • Remove the single screw.

  1. Remove the bulkhead extension (continued).
    1. Remove the bolts.
    1. Unclip the connector.

  1. Remove the bulkhead extension (continued).
    • Remove the single screw.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Plug the refrigerant line and the evaporator.
    Disconnect the refrigerant line at the evaporator.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Plug the refrigerant line and the condenser.
    Disconnect the refrigerant line at the condenser.

Installation

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Fit new O-rings on the refrigerant pipes before connecting them. Coat the new O-rings with refrigerant oil before fitting them.
    Refit the components in reverse order.
  1. Evacuate the air conditioning system and fill it. For additional information, refer to Section  412-00 Climate Control System - General Information.
  1. Connect the battery negative lead.
    • Enter the radio keycode.
    • Reprogramme the preset radio stations.
    • Reset the clock.
    • Road test the vehicle to collect data for the PCM.
  1. Check the operation of the air conditioning system.

Suction Accumulator to Evaporator Line > < Manifold and Tube Assembly