Ford Focus Service Manual: Receiver Drier

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

1. Remove the receiver/drier fitting bolt.
   • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

1. Detach and remove the receiver/drier.
   • Discard the O-ring seals.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   • Install new 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.