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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 612 (CLIMATE CONTROL)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONRECEIVER DRIERREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Removal and Installation

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Installation of a new A/C desiccant cartridge is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the A/C desiccant cartridge.

Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the lower radiator air deflector.
Unscrew and remove the plastic receiver/drier cap.

Fig 1: Locating Plastic Receiver/Drier Cap
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If the receiver/drier plug is difficult to remove, open a refrigerant system fitting to relieve any vacuum created during refrigerant recovery, and attempt to remove the plug again.

Remove the receiver/drier plug.
1. Push the receiver/drier plug upwards and remove the snap ring.
2. Install the bolt included with the A/C desiccant cartridge service kit in the center of the receiver drier plug and remove the plug.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring And Receiver Drier Plug
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a suitable tool, grasp the A/C desiccant cartridge grab handle and remove the A/C desiccant cartridge.

Fig 3: Removing A/C Desiccant Cartridge
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the receiver/drier plug O-ring seals using residual refrigerant oil from inside the receiver/drier.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .

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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.