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Removal and Installation
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Use only the Air Conditioning (A/C) refrigerant compressor oil specified for this vehicle configuration. Use of any A/C refrigerant compressor oil other than what is specified will contaminate and damage the A/C system.
- Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- Detach the coolant reservoir hose retainers from the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
- Remove the washer reservoir filler neck bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Remove the compressor manifold and tube suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Remove the lower engine splash shield (if equipped).
- Remove the compressor manifold bolt and detach the manifold from the A/C compressor.
- Discard the gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals.
- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
- Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
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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.