Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line

Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line - Hybrid













Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric A/C Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition of any oil other than Motorcraft(R) Electric A/C Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor and contaminate the refrigerant system. Refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Refrigerant Oil Adding.

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

2. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.

3. Disconnect the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.

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

4. Remove the lower rear A/C compressor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

5. Remove the A/C compressor discharge fitting nut and remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
- Discard the gasket seal.

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

6. NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric A/C Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition of any oil other than Motorcraft(R) Electric A/C Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor and contaminate the refrigerant system. Refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Refrigerant Oil Adding.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Install a new O-ring seal and new gasket seals.

- Add the correct amount of clean electric A/C compressor oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Refrigerant Oil Adding.

7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Service and Repair.