Ford Focus Service Manual: Condenser to Evaporator Line

Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02.

1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section  412-00.

1. Remove lower radiator splash shield. For additional information, refer to Section  501-02.

1. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
   • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
   • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

1. Remove the 2 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve heat shield pin-type retainers and remove the shield.

1. Remove the 2 EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolts.

1. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
   • Discard the gasket seals.
   • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

1. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.

1. Remove the condenser-to-evaporator line bracket bolt at the RH shock tower.
   • To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

1. Remove the 2 coolant reservoir bolts and position the coolant reservoir aside.

1. Detach the condenser-to-evaporator line from the inner fender and remove the line.

1. 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.

1. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section  412-00.