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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EXPLORER AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGHOSE/LINE HVACSERVICE AND REPAIRCLIMATE CONTROL - DATCCOMPRESSOR TO CONDENSER DISCHARGE LINE
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5L
Compressor To Condenser Discharge Line
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Compressor To Condenser Discharge Line
Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line - 3.5L Ti-VCT
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Removal
1. Recover the refrigerant. REFER to Air Conditioning (AC) System Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging .
2. Remove the rear A/C compressor bolt.
3. Remove the A/C compressor discharge fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
4. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.
5. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
6. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
Installation
1. Install the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
2. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the condenser inlet fitting and install the nut.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
3. Connect the A/C (Air Conditioning) pressure transducer electrical connector.
4. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the A/C (Air Conditioning) compressor discharge fitting and install the nut.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
5. Install the rear A/C (Air Conditioning) compressor bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
6. Recharge the A/C (Air Conditioning) system. REFER to Air Conditioning (AC) System Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging .
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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.