Evaporator to Compressor Suction Line

Evaporator to Compressor Suction Line - Hybrid













Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition of any oil other than Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor and contaminate the refrigerant system.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. Vehicle Lifting

2. Recover the refrigerant.

3. Remove the DC/DC converter. For additional information, refer to Hybrid Drive Systems.

4. Remove the RH lower engine splash shield.

5. Remove the compressor suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

6. Remove the evaporator-to-compressor suction line bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

7. Disconnect the evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

8. Remove the evaporator-to-compressor suction line.

9. NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition of any oil other than Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor and contaminate the refrigerant system.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.

- Add the correct amount of clean electric A/C compressor oil to the refrigerant system.

10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.