Focus L4-2.0L (2009)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Evaporator Outlet Line
Evaporator Outlet Line
Removal and Installation
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the A/C compressor suction 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 (133 lb-in).
3. Remove the evaporator outlet line bracket bolt at the RH shock tower.
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To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
4. NOTE: The condenser-to-evaporator line must also be disconnected at the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) to remove and discard the
gasket seal.
Remove the TXV fitting nut and disconnect the evaporator outlet line and condenser-to-evaporator line from the TXV .
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Discard the gasket seals.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
5. Remove the evaporator outlet line.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.