Lincoln Aviator: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Inlet Line - 3.0L EcoBoost
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 bolts and the suspension support bar.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Remove the PCM.
Refer to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (303-14A Electronic Engine Controls - 3.0L EcoBoost/3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ), Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the harness retainers. Remove the bolts and the PCM mounting bracket.
Torque:
55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)
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Remove the retainers and the A/C compressor inlet line.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 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
NOTICE:
If installing a new A/C compressor due to an internal failure of the old unit, carry out the following procedures to remove contamination from the A/C system...
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
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Initialization
WARNING:
Keep objects and body parts clear of the glass panel when
carrying out the initialization procedure. During the initialization
procedure, the glass panel closes with high force and cannot detect
objects in its path...