Ford Focus Quiz
HVAC

Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line

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9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
010203040501511N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 9
Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12-D WSH-M1C231-B


Item Part Number Description
1 W520413 A/C compressor discharge fitting nut
2 W520101 Compressor-to-condenser discharge line bracket nut
3 W520413 A/C condenser inlet fitting nut
4 19972 Compressor-to-condenser discharge line
5 19B596 O-ring seal and gasket seal kit (2 required)

Removal and Installation
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
  2. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00.
  3. Remove the A/C compressor discharge fitting nut.
    • To install, tighten to 15 N·m.
  4. Remove the lower radiator air deflector. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02.
  5. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line bracket nut at the A/C compressor and disconnect the A/C compressor discharge fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N·m.
  6. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
    • To install, tighten to 15 N·m.
  7. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
    • Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00.
  9. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00.

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