Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Remover, quick-fit connector 1/2" (blue)

412-027 (34-001)

1. Drain the air conditioning system.
   For additional information, refer to: Klimaanlage entleeren, evakuieren und befüllen (412-00, General Procedures).
   

2. Remove the air filter housing. For additional information, refer to: (303-12)

   Luftfilter - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) (Removal and Installation),

   Luftfilter - 1.4L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel (Removal and Installation),

   Luftfilter - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel (Removal and Installation).

3. Detach the coolant expansion tank from the wheel housing.
   1. Remove the bolt.
   2. Unhook the coolant expansion tank from the bracket and lay it to one side.

4. Remove the right-hand head lamp unit.
   For additional information, refer to: Scheinwerfer (417-01, Removal and Installation).
   

5. Raise vehicle for access
   For additional information, refer to: Anheben mit Hebebühne (100-02, Description and Operation).
   

6. Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.

7. 

   CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant line and the condenser core to prevent dirt ingress.
   Disconnect the condenser to evaporator line from the A/C condenser.
   • Discard the O-rings.

8. Lower the vehicle.

9. Unclip the condenser to evaporator line from the side member.

10. Remove the retaining clip of the A/C line quick-fit connector.

11. 

    CAUTION:Cap the refrigerant line and the evaporator core to prevent dirt ingress.
    Disconnect the condenser to evaporator line from the A/C evaporator core.
    • Discard the O-rings.

12. Remove the condenser to evaporator line.
    1. Unclip the refrigerant line.
    2. Lift out the refrigerant line to the top, working towards the bulkhead.

1. 

   NOTE:Install new refrigerant line O-rings.
   

   NOTE:Coat the O-rings for the refrigerant lines with clean refrigerant oil prior to installation.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.