Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Climate Control System
Spring Lock Coupling

Special Tool(s)

	412-026 Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock Coupling (3/8" red)
	412-027 Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock Coupling (1/2" blue)
	412-038 Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock Coupling (5/8" black)
	412-069 Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock Coupling (3/4" white)

Materials

1. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

2. NOTE: Choose the special tool according to the line diameter.

Special Tool(s): 412-026, 412-027, 412-038, 412-069

CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

• Check the locking spring for damage.
• Carefully remove damaged locking springs with a thin wire, and renew them.

6. Install new refrigerant line O-rings.

CAUTION: Never lubricate connections and O-rings with mineral oil.

Coat the O-rings for the refrigerant line with clean refrigerant oil.

Material: Compressor Oil - Air Conditioning (WSH-M1C231-B / 6U7J-M1C231-AA) refrigerant oil

Climate Control System

Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging

Spring Lock Coupling

Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment

Refrigerant Oil Adding

Contaminated Refrigerant Handling

Electronic Leak Detection

Fluorescent Dye Leak Detection