Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Disconnecting tool, refrigerant line 5/8" (black)

34-003

1. 

   NOTE:"Safety Regulations". For additional information, refer to Section  100-00 General Information.
   Standard preparatory measures
   • Make a note of the radio keycode.
   • Make a note of the preset radio stations.
   • Place protective covers over the fenders.

2. 

   CAUTION:Disconnect the battery negative lead.
   Drain the air conditioning system. For additional information, refer to Section  412-03A Air Conditioning / 412-03B Auxiliary Climate Control.

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

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

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

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

7. Remove the air conditioning low-pressure switch.
   • Disconnect the plug.

8. 

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

9. 

   NOTE:Seal the refrigerant line and the accumulator/dehydrator with plugs.
   Disconnect the refrigerant line at the accumulator/dehydrator.

1. 

   NOTE:Tightening torques. For additional information, refer to Section  412-03A Air Conditioning / 412-03B Auxiliary Climate Control. Specifications
   

   NOTE:Before connecting the refrigerant lines, fit them with new O-rings. Coat the new O-rings with refrigerant oil before fitting them.
   Refit the components in reverse order.

2. Evacuate and refill the air conditioning system. For additional information, refer to Section  412-03A Air Conditioning / 412-03B Auxiliary Climate Control.

3. Standard finishing operations.
   • Connect the battery negative lead.
   • Remove the protective covers.
   • Enter the radio keycode.
   • Reprogramme the preset radio stations.
   • Reset the clock.
   • Road test the vehicle to collect data for the PCM.

4. Check the operation of the air conditioning system.