Removing
1. Remove the cover and disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Refer to procedure: Specifications (414-00 Charging system - General information, Specifications).
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: Place secure stands under the vehicle.
3. Remove the charge air cooler. Refer to Procedure: Aftercooler (303-12B Intake air distribution and filtration - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Removal and installation).
4. Unload the refrigerant. Refer to the procedure: Recycling the refrigerant, evacuating and charging the air conditioning system (A/C) (412-00 Climate control system - General information, General procedures).
5. Disconnect the A/C condenser refrigerant lines.
CAUTION: Plug all openings.
NOTE: Remove and discard o-rings.
6. Remove the A/C capacitor.
Installation
1. Install the A/C capacitor and tighten the bolt. Tightening torque: 10 Nm
2. Connect the A/C condenser refrigerant lines and tighten the bolts. Tightening torque: 10 Nm
CAUTION: Be absolutely clean when handling these items.
NOTE: Lubricate O-rings with clean compressor oil.
3. Install the charge air cooler. Refer to Procedure: Aftercooler (303-12B Intake air distribution and filtration - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Removal and installation).
4. Charge the air conditioner. Refer to the procedure: Recycling the refrigerant, evacuating and charging the air conditioning system (A/C) (412-00 Climate control system - General information, General procedures).
5. Connect the ground wire to the battery and install the cover. Refer to procedure: Specifications (414-00 Charging system - General information, Specifications).
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