Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Evaporator
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the heater core.
Refer to: Heater Core (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the seal.
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Remove the screws and the thermostatic expansion valve.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the seal.
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Remove the screws, release all the retaining tabs and remove the evaporator cover.
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Remove the evaporator.
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Detach the evaporator tempreature sensor.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
The evaporator temperature sensor is available only as part of the evaporator.
Remove the evaporator.
Refer to: Evaporator (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Cable Ties
Depower
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately
450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and
modules...