Ford Escape: Supplemental Climate Control / Removal and Installation - High Voltage Battery Coolant Cooler

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

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.

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
   

1. Remove the nut, release the engine appearance cover from the ball-studs, then remove the cover.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Drain the electric powertrain cooling system.
   Refer to: Cooling System Filling and Bleeding (303-03D Electric Powertrain Cooling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), General Procedures).
   

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   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Remove the retainer and position aside the manifold assembly
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
   3. Release the hose clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses.
      Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
      Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the mounting retainers and the high voltage battery coolant cooler.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTICE: Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.

   Install and lubricate new O-ring seals. Refer to the appropriate Specifications in Group 412.
   

1. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean POE oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Group 412.