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HVAC

Evaporator to Compressor Suction Line

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6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
010203040501511N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 6
Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12-D WSH-M1C231-B


Item Part Number Description
1 W520413 A/C compressor suction fitting nut
2 W520413 Evaporator-to-compressor suction line fitting nut
3 19E636 Evaporator-to-compressor suction line
4 19B596 O-ring seal and gasket seal kit (2 required)

Removal and Installation
  1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00.
  2. Remove the A/C compressor suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
    • To install, tighten to 15 N·m.
  3. Remove the evaporator-to-compressor suction outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
    • To install, tighten to 15 N·m.
  4. Remove the evaporator-to-compressor suction line.
  5. 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.
  6. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00.

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