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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TAURUS AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGHOSE/LINE HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5L
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line - 3.5L
Removal and Installation
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the rear A/C compressor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
3. Remove the A/C compressor discharge fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
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.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
6. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
8. 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.