Ford Escape: Supplemental Climate Control / Removal and Installation - Cabin Heater Coolant Diverter Valve

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the front bumper cover.
   Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
   

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     WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of scalding. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

   Loosen the pressure relief cap.
   

1. Disconnect the coolant control valve electrical connector.
   

1. Clamp off the coolant control valve hoses.
   

1. Release the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. Remove the nuts and the transmission fluid cooler control valve.
   Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Fill and bleed the cooling system without using a vacuum cooling system filler.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).