Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Disconnect tool, spring-lock coupling 3/8" (red)

310-026 (23-023 A)

Disconnect tool, spring-lock coupling 5/8” (black)

412-038 (34-003)

1. Evacuate the air conditioning (A/C) system.
   For additional information, refer to: Klimaanlage entleeren, evakuieren und befüllen (412-00, General Procedures).
   

2. Raise and support the vehicle.
   For additional information, refer to: Anheben mit Hebebühne (100-02, Description and Operation).
   

3. Remove the engine undershield (if equipped).

4. 

   CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant lines to prevent entry of contamination.
   Use the special tool to detach the auxiliary evaporator inlet line from the front inlet and outlet line of the auxiliary evaporator.
   • Discard the O-rings.

5. 

   CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant lines to prevent entry of contamination.
   Use the special tool to detach the auxiliary evaporator outlet line from the front inlet and outlet line of the auxiliary evaporator.
   • Discard the O-rings.

6. Remove the left-hand rear wheelhouse cover.

7. Detach the front inlet and outlet line of the auxiliary evaporator from the wheelhouse.

8. 

   CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant lines to prevent entry of contamination.
   Use the special tool to detach the front inlet and outlet line of the auxiliary evaporator from the rear inlet and outlet line of the auxiliary evaporator.
   • Discard the O-rings.

9. 

   CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant lines and the expansion valve to prevent contamination.
   Use the special tool to detach the front inlet and outlet line of the auxiliary evaporator from the rear inlet and outlet line of the auxiliary evaporator.
   • Discard the O-rings.

10. Detach the front inlet and outlet line of the auxiliary evaporator from the floor pan.

11. Remove the front inlet and outlet line of the auxiliary evaporator.
    • Unscrew and remove five brackets from the floor pan.

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.