Ford Focus Workshop Service and Auto Repair Manuals

Remover/Installer, Fixed Orifice

412-034 (34-004)

Remover, Broken Orifice

412-035 (34-005)

Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock Coupling (1/2" blue)

412-027

1. Evacuate the air conditioning (A/C) system.
   For additional information, refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

2. Remove the engine cover (2.0L diesel shown).

3. 

   CAUTION:Ensure that the windshield wiper motor is in the park position.
   Remove the windshield wiper arms.

4. Remove the cowl grille.

5. 

   CAUTION:If brake fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, rinse off the affected areas with cold water without delay.
   Detach the brake fluid reservoir from the bulkhead extension and tie it back to one side.

6. Remove the bulkhead extension.
   • Pull the bulkhead extension out of the clips.

7. 

   CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant line to stop dirt from entering.
   Remove the refrigerant line fixed orifice tube.
   • Discard the O-rings.

8. 

   CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant line to stop dirt from entering.
   Refrigerant line - remove the fixed orifice tube using the special tool.
   • Discard the O-rings.

9. Using the special tool, remove the fixed orifice tube.
   • Hook the special tool into the fixed orifice tube, turn it clockwise and remove the fixed orifice tube.

10. 

    NOTE:This step is necessary if the evaporator core orifice is broken.
    Using the special tools, remove the broken fixed orifice tube.

1. 

   NOTE:Install new refrigerant line O-rings.
   

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

2. 

   WARNING:Move the windshield wiper motor to the parked position before installing the wiper arms.
   Check the angle of the windshield wiper arms in relation to the windshield.
   For additional information, refer to: Windshield Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment (501-16 Wipers and Washers, General Procedures).