Rear a/c line

[Diesel X]

Rear a/c line was hit with a piece of road debris and cracked it. Is the front and rear a/c system independent of each other? Does the body need to be rised off the frame to put new lines on? Looks like a pian to do either way.

 

[psduser1]

One system, front and back share common refrigerant.
No, you don't have to pull the body to change a line, however you'll need to evacuate the system before replacing the lines.

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

How much of the line is exposed? You could just cut and splice it if there is enough room.

 

[Diesel X]

Just a slight crack . What would you splice it with

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

Just a slight crack . What would you splice it with

An AC splice kit. I will PM a link to a thread on how to do it. Either than explaining.

You could also braze it.

To hose wondering, I do not want to get in trouble by posting a link to another forum.

 

[Gnathv]

These work surprisingly well.

 

[Tiha]

These work well, have used them on many SUV's with rear AC

You can get different sizes, some different lenths. You can also have a hose made with a compressin fitting on the end of it.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...16150/v/a/5420/automotive-car-2003-ford-focus

 

[Diesel X]

Got the ac splice kit. Didn't need it. Turns out it was the rear heating line. It was the 2nd from the bottom line. Figured it out when I cut the line and antifreeze came out. Used some 5/8 inch heater hose and some new clamps. Topped off the antifreeze and no leaks

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

Well that was simple! Now you have a splice kit if you need one.

 

[Diesel X]

Cheap insurance and a little bit more knowledge also