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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.

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
    1. Detach the coolant hose retainer.
    1. Remove the bolts and the degas bottle support bracket.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
  1. Release the tabs and position the degas bottle aside.
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C compressor inlet line.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
    1. Remove the bolt and position the A/C line bracket aside.
      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C line.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
    1. Release the routing clips and position the A/C line aside.
    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
  1. Remove the bolt and position the A/C line bracket aside.
    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
    1. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve nut and the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.

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 PAG oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Group 412.

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