Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line

COMPRESSOR TO CONDENSER DISCHARGE LINE







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the A/C system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

5.4L (4V) vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

4.6L vehicles
2. Remove the air cleaner 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.