GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lubricant | |
| PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) YN-12-D | WSH-M1C231-B |
| Capacity | 200 ml (7 oz) |
| Magnetic Clutch | |
| Air gap between pulley and clutch plate | 0.35-0.75 mm (0.014-0.030 in) |
| Evaporator Core Orifice | |
| Color | Orange |
| Diameter | 1.45 mm (0.057 in) |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm |
|---|---|
| A/C compressor mounting bolts | 25 |
| A/C compressor manifold bolt | 21 |
| A/C clutch disc and hub bolt | 13 |
| Air conditioning (peanut) fitting nut | 8 |
| Suction accumulator bracket nut | 7 |
| Suction accumulator bracket bolts | 7 |
| Lower radiator support bolts | 24 |
| High pressure switch | 10 |
| In-vehicle crossbeam bolts | 25 |
| In-vehicle crossbeam bracket bolts | 25 |
| RH inner heater core and evaporator core housing nut | 7 |
| LH inner heater core and evaporator core housing nut | 9 |
| Outer heater core and evaporator core housing nuts | 7 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Material Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) YN-12-D | WSH-M1C231-B |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
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- Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to «AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR»(ref-255391-S18125914522007053100000) in this article.
- Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub retaining bolt. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool. Remove the bolt.
- Remove the A/C clutch and the A/C clutch disc and hub spacer. Thread an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt into the A/C clutch disc and hub to force it from the compressor shaft. Lift the A/C clutch disc and hub and the A/C clutch disc and hub spacer from the compressor shaft.
- Remove the shaft seal felt from the nose of the A/C compressor with the special tool.
- Clean the compressor nose area.
- Insert the tip of the special tool into one of the snap ring eyes.
- Rotate the special tool to position the tool tip and the snap ring eye closest to the A/C compressor shaft.
- Pull the special tool up quickly while keeping the tool shaft against the side of the nose opening and remove the snap ring.
- Engage the special tool into the inside diameter of the shaft seal.
- Turn the tool handle clockwise to expand the tool tip inside of the shaft seal.
- Pull the seal from the A/C compressor.
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- Clean the A/C compressor nose area.
- Place the shaft seal on the special tool. Lubricate the shaft seal and the special tool with PAG oil or equivalent.
- Position the shaft seal and the special tool over the A/C compressor shaft.
- Push the shaft seal onto the A/C compressor shaft with the special tool until seated.
- Install the shaft seal snap ring.
- Install the shaft seal felt.
- Install the A/C clutch disc and hub.
- Install the bolt. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool. Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
- Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding A/C clutch disc and hub spacers. For additional information, refer to «CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS»(ref-255427) .
- Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to «AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR»(ref-255391-S18125914522007053100000) in this article.
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- Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to «HEATER CORE AND EVAPORATOR CORE HOUSING»(ref-255391-S32399745722007053100000) in this article.
- Remove the screw and the floor duct.
- Remove the air inlet duct. Remove the 2 screws. Remove the 4 retaining clips and the air inlet duct.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Remove the RH lower instrument panel insulator.
- Lower the glove compartment.
- Remove screw and the floor duct.
- Close the glove compartment.
- Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 screws and the blower motor.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Lower the glove compartment.
- Remove the blower motor resistor. Disconnect the blower motor resistor electrical connector. Remove the screw. Remove the blower motor resistor.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Remove the blower motor switch knob.
- Remove the center instrument panel finish panel. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector.
- Disconnect the blower motor switch electrical connector.
- Remove the screw and the blower motor switch.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Pull the instrument panel console bezel forward and disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Detach the temperature and air distribution blend door Bowden cables from the climate control assembly.
- Remove the 4 screws and the climate control assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) YN-12-D | WSH-M1C231-B |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
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- Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to «CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS»(ref-255427) .
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(/ford/focus/ii-2005-2008/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
- Disconnect the evaporator core orifice connection. Discard the O-ring seal.
- Inspect the evaporator core orifice for damage.
- Engage the special tool with the evaporator core orifice.
- Holding the special tool T-handle stationary, rotate the special tool body to remove the evaporator core orifice.
- Screw the end of the special tool into the evaporator core orifice.
- Holding the special tool T-handle stationary, rotate the special tool body to remove the broken evaporator core orifice.
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- Install new O-ring seals on the evaporator core orifice. Lubricate the new O-ring seals with PAG oil.
- Position the evaporator core orifice in the special tool.
- Using the special tool, install the evaporator core orifice.
- Connect the evaporator core orifice access fitting. Install a new O-ring seal.
- Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to «CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS»(ref-255427) .
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- Remove the 4 bolts and position aside the lower steering column cover.
- Remove the function selector knob.
- Remove the center instrument panel finish panel. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector.
- Detach the function selector switch. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the screw and detach the function selector switch.
- Detach the function selector cable and remove the function selector switch/cable assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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See also:
• JACKING AND LIFTING