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Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line




Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line













Removal and Installation

5.4L (4V) vehicles

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

4.6L vehicles

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet tube.

All vehicles

3. Recover the refrigerant.

4. Disconnect the compressor discharge fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

5. Disconnect the dual-function pressure switch electrical connector and remove the dual-function pressure switch.

6. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

7. Detach the compressor-to-condenser discharge line from the A/C line bracket.

8. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.