Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L (2008)
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the compressor suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
4. Release the brake booster vacuum hose clamp and disconnect the hose.
5. Remove the suction accumulator-to-compressor line bracket bolt at the dash panel.
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To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
6. Remove the suction accumulator outlet fitting nut.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
7. Disconnect the auxiliary evaporator outlet line fitting (if equipped).
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Discard the O-ring seals.
8. Remove the suction accumulator-to-compressor line.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new O-ring seals and a new gasket seal.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
