Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Remover/Installer, Fixed Orifice

412-034 (34-004)

Remover, Broken Orifice

412-035 (34-005)

Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock Coupling (1/2" blue)

412-027

1. Evacuate the air conditioning (A/C) system.
   For additional information, refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

2. Remove the engine cover (1.8L shown).
   • Remove the oil filler cap.

3. 

   CAUTION:If brake fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, rinse off the affected areas with cold water without delay.
   Detach the brake fluid reservoir from the water trap and secure it to one side.

4. Remove the windshield wiper arm cover (if installed).

5. 

   CAUTION:Make sure that the windshield wiper motor is in the park position.
   Remove the windshield wiper arms.

6. Remove the cowl grille.
   1. Detach the cowl grille clips.
   2. Remove the cowl grille from under the windshield weatherstrip.

7. Remove the wiper linkage bolt.

8. Remove the bulkhead extension.
   • Pull the bulkhead extension out of the clips.

9. 

   CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant line to prevent dirt ingress.
   Remove the refrigerant line fixed orifice tube.
   • Discard the O-rings.

10. 

    CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant line to prevent dirt ingress.
    Refrigerant line - remove the fixed orifice tube using the special tool.
    • Discard the O-rings.

11. Remove the fixed orifice tube, using the special tool.
    • Insert the special tool into the fixed orifice tube, turn it clockwise and remove the fixed orifice tube.

12. 

    NOTE:This step is only necessary if the fixed orifice tube is faulty.
    Remove the faulty fixed orifice tube, using the special tools.

1. 

   NOTE:Install new refrigerant line O-rings.
   

   NOTE:Coat the refrigerant line O-rings with clean refrigerant oil before installation.
   Install the components in the reverse order.

2. 

   WARNING:Move the windshield wiper motor to the parked position before installing the wiper arms.
   Check the angle of the wiper arms to the windscreen.
   For additional information, refer to: Windshield Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment (501-16 Wipers and Washers, General Procedures).