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:
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle Reinforcement (501-14 Handles,
Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...
Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On and Off
Push the lever up or down to
switch the turn signal lamps on.
Set the lever to the middle position to
switch the turn signal lamps off.
Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the
turn signal lamps flash three times...