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Focus 1999 (08.1998-12.2004)

Air Conditioning - Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Removal and Installation

Materials
Name
Specification
O-rings
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Removal

  1. Drain the air conditioning system.For additional information, refer to Section  412-00 Climate Control System - General Information.
  1. Raise the vehicle.For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Detach the engine undershield (if equipped).

  1. Remove the accessory drive belt cover (if equipped).

  1. Detach the accessory drive belt from the accessory drive belt tensioner.

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector for the A/C compressor clutch.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant lines and the A/C compressor to prevent contamination.
    Detach the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor.
    • Discard the O-rings

  1. Remove the air conditioning compressor.

Installation

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

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