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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EDGE AWD V6-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEHOSESHOSE/LINE HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Edge AWD V6-3.7L
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Edge AWD V6-3.7LSECTION Service and Repair
Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line - 3.5L, 3.7L
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The O-ring seals used on this vehicle are not interchangeable with all similarly sized O-ring seals used on other Ford products. Use only the O-ring seals specified for this vehicle in the Ford master parts catalog.
NOTE: The compressor-to-condenser discharge line consists of 2 separately serviceable lines. If only one line is to be removed, only carry out the steps qualified for that line.
Both compressor-to-condenser discharge lines
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Condenser side compressor-to-condenser discharge line
4. Remove the front bumper cover.
5. Drain the engine coolant.
6. Release the upper radiator hose clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
7. Remove the engine cooling fan.
8. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
9. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.
10. Remove the 2 radiator bracket bolts and position the radiator rearward.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
11. Remove the condenser inlet fitting bolt and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
12. Detach the compressor-to-condenser discharge line-to-radiator clip.
13. Remove the condenser side compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
Compressor side compressor-to-condenser discharge line
14. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
15. Remove the RH inner fender splash shield.
16. Disconnect the clutch field coil electrical connector.
17. Remove the compressor discharge line bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
18. Remove the A/C compressor discharge fitting bolt and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
19. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
Both compressor-to-condenser discharge lines
20. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system.
21. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.