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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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97 ranger 4.0 ac hose replace

I need to change the hose assembly. It runs between the back of the motor & fire-wall. It's a kinda tight space. I'm curious if the hose assm will come out from behind the motor with out taken the intake off. It looks like I may be able to feed it through between the fire-wall & the motor. Anyone have exp changing the hose assembly? 97 4.0
 
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 05:12 AM
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I'm pretty sure you should not have to remove engine parts to change the AC suction or high side lines. The both have a 'spring-lock' connector where they attach to the evaporator. The suction line would have an accumulator, a cylinder about 4-5" in diameter directly after exiting the evaporator. The high side would be metal for part of its length, leading from the condenser.
Can't think of a hose from the firewall direct to the backside of the engine unless it is a heater hose.
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