Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly - 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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Detach the coolant hose retainer.
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Remove the bolts and the degas bottle support bracket.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Release the tabs and position the degas bottle aside.
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Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C compressor inlet line.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Remove the bolt and position the A/C line bracket aside.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C line.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Release the routing clips and position the A/C line aside.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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Remove the bolt and position the A/C line bracket aside.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Remove the thermostatic expansion valve nut and the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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
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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Disconnect the tether clips from the A-pillar trim panel.
Release the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clips.
Rotate the tether clip lines to align the ends with openings.
Slide the tether clip ends out of the A-p..
Inspection
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as
part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as
prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision found in Section
501-20A General Procedures of this manual. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in incorrect operation of the seatbelt system and
increase the risk of serious per..