Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment
Activation
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NOTE:
Compressor with a spring rubber clutch shown others similar.
Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley.
Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information)
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Remove the A/C clutch.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air
Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil - 2.0L TDCi Bi-Turbo Diesel
(156kW/213PS) (YN)/2.0L TDCi Diesel (110kW/150PS) (BJ)/2.0L TDCi Diesel
(125kW/170PS) (P0) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information)
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Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air
Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel (412-00
Climate Control System - General Information)
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NOTE:
For some vehicles a shim kit may only be available with the A/C clutch assembly.
Add or remove spacers between the clutch plate hub and
the compressor shaft until the clearance is within specification.
Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information)
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For A/C clutch bolt or hub torque specification,
Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information)
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
412-001
(T71P-19703-B)
Remover, Compressor Pulley
Activation
Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Compressor procedure in Group 412...
Other information:
Note: Select charge settings on the home
page of the touchscreen or under the vehicle
settings menu to access charge preferences.
Charging may not begin upon plugging in
if you have set up preferred charge times
for this vehicle location. Your vehicle could
delay charging to take advantage of
off-peak electricity rates...
WARNING: The air conditioning
refrigerant system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. Only qualified
personnel should service the air
conditioning refrigerant system. Opening
the air conditioning refrigerant system
can cause personal injury...