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:
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty.
In addition, the fuel tank contains an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an unspecified
amount of fuel that remains in the fuel tank
when the fuel gauge indicates empty...
Overview
NOTICE:
Do not use leaded fuel in a vehicle equipped with a
catalytic converter. In a vehicle that is continually misfueled, the
lead in the fuel will be deposited in the catalytic converter and
completely blanket the catalyst. Lead reacts with platinum to "poison"
the catalyst...