Escape 4WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Part 2
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier 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 receiver/drier.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the DC/DC converter.
3. Remove the front bumper cover.
4. Remove the compressor manifold and tube bracket nut.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
5. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
6. Remove the evaporator outlet line 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 (11 lb-ft).
7. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seals.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
8. Remove the receiver/drier inlet 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 (11 lb-ft).
9. Remove the condenser-to-receiver/drier line.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new gasket seal and O-ring seal.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
11. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
