Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line
COMPRESSOR TO CONDENSER DISCHARGE LINE
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line bracket nut and detach the bracket.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
5. Removal the compressor outlet 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).
6. Remove the 2 coolant expansion tank bolts and position the coolant expansion tank aside.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
7. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.
8. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).