OEM 2008 Lincoln MKZ A/C Hose

2008 Lincoln MKZ A/C Hose Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the A/C Hose in the Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly on 2008 Lincoln MKZ?

  A: Refrigerant recovery should precede hoisting the vehicle to neutral position. Follow this procedure to remove the lower engine splash shield when present then detach the compressor manifold from the A/C compressor through bolt removal before discarding gasket seals with a new installation torque to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft). The service requires removing the two coolant reservoir hose retainers from the assembly and unbolted the washer reservoir filler neck, then reinstalling it with 6 Nm (53 lb-in). After removing the fitting nut on the compressor manifold and tube suction fitting the installation can begin with a new gasket seal. The new installation should be tightened to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft). The procedure also includes disconnecting and removing the condenser inlet fitting nut with the discard of the gasket seal followed by a new installation torque to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft). The compressor manifold and tube must be rotated counterclockwise for 3.5L vehicles to move vertically into position between the exhaust manifold shield and alternator before uninstallation. Vehicle owners operating 3.0L models should proceed with caution to prevent striking the A/C lines against any obstruction. The installation process ends when you complete the reverse procedure through the removal process while also adding new gasket seals followed by lubricating the refrigerant system using the proper amount of clean PAG oil before conducting an evacuation, leak test and charge on the refrigerant system.