AC discharge hose removal

This may help.

This seems like it is not for my Lincoln MKX. I do not think I would have to take all that stuff off just to replace the discharge hose.

Hello,

Please give us a picture or video of the problem upload them in your reply. Here is a guide to help you vacuum down and recharge the system along with diagrams and instructions to replace the AC system hoses:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Let me know if this is the hose you are talking about.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken