Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Thermostatic Expansion Valve - 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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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
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Remove the nut and position aside the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the thermostatic expansion valve.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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 the appropriate Specifications in Group 412.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount
of clean PAG oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding
procedure in Group 412.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Open the glove compartment and remove the check strap.
Fully lower the glove compartment...
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:
System Operation
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
All
retractors have an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode, which is a
vehicle-sensitive feature designed to activate and lock the seatbelt
webbing during hard braking, cornering, or an impact of approximately 24
km/h (15 mph)...
WARNING: Always drive and ride
with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Children must always
be properly restrained.
WARNING: Do not allow a
passenger to hold a child on their lap
when your vehicle is moving...