Evaporator jet — removal and installation

Special tool

	Jet remover/installer 412-034 (34-004)
	1/2" Spring Lock Disconnect Tool (blue color) 412-027 (34-001)
	Remover for damaged jet 412-035 (34-005)
	5/8" Spring Lock Disconnect Tool (black color). 412-081 (34-003)

Withdrawal

All cars

1. Drain the working fluid from the air conditioning system (A/C). See Section 412-00 for more information.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. See Section 100-02 for more information.

3. Remove the right mudguard (wheel shown removed for clarity).



4.

CAUTION: Plug the refrigerant lines to prevent dirt from entering.

Using the special tool, disconnect the refrigerant line.

• Discard O-rings of circular cross-section.

5. Disconnect the coolant line from the wheel arch panel.




6. Lower the car.

Vehicles with 2.0L Duratec RS engine

7. Remove the air intake hose.



8. Disconnect the charge air cooler expansion tank from the bulkhead and place it on the side.



All cars

9.

CAUTION: Seal the refrigerant line and evaporator core with plugs to prevent dirt from entering.

Using the special tool, disconnect the refrigerant line from the evaporator core.

• Discard O-rings of circular cross-section.

10.

CAUTION: Plug the refrigerant line with plugs to prevent dirt from entering.

Remove the evaporator jet refrigerant line.

• Discard O-rings of circular cross-section.

11. Using the special tool, remove the evaporator jet.

• Pass the special tool inside the pipeline and push it inside the evaporator jet.
• Turn the special tool clockwise and pull out the evaporator jet.

12.

NOTE: This step is required if the evaporator jet is damaged.

Using the special tools, remove the damaged evaporator jet.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Install new refrigerant line O-rings.

NOTE: Coat the O-rings on the refrigerant line with clean refrigerant oil before installing.

To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.