Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Condenser - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1)
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise
appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or
other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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It is not necessary to remove the transmission oil cooler and CAC from the radiator.
Remove the radiator.
Refer to: Radiator (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1), Removal and Installation).
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTICE:
Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.
Install and lubricate new O-ring seals.
Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Specifications).
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
Refer to: Refrigerant Oil Adding - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant (412-00)
.
Refer to: Refrigerant Oil Adding - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant (412-00)
.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise
appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or
other contamination...
Other information:
Windshield washer fluid reservoir: See Adding Washer Fluid.
Low temp coolant cap: See Checking the Coolant.
High temp coolant cap: See Checking the Coolant.
Engine oil filler cap: See Adding Engine Oil.
Engine oil dipstick: See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview...
General Specifications
Item
Specification
Plastic front fascia paint maximum thickness
12 mils (300 microns)
Plastic rear fascia paint maximum thickness
12 mils (300 microns)
General Specifications
Item
Specification
Plug Weld hole
8 m..