Ford Ecosport: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Inlet Line - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS)

Removal

NOTICE: During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
   Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the engine appearance cover.
   

1. Release the tabs, retainer and position the degas bottle aside.
   

1. 
   Remove the A/C compressor inlet line nut.
   
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

1. With the vehicle in N , position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
   

1. 
   Remove the A/C compressor inlet line nut and the A/C compressor inlet line.
   
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTICE: Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.

   Install and lubricate new O-ring seals.
   Refer to: Specifications (412-00) .
   

1. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Group 412.