Lincoln Aviator: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Outlet 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.

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
   

1. Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar.
   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

1. 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).
   

1. Disconnect the harness retainers. Remove the bolts and the PCM mounting bracket.
   Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)

1. Remove the RH upper air cleaner outlet pipe.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.0L EcoBoost/3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ), Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the RH CAC intake pipe.
   Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.0L EcoBoost/3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ), Removal and Installation).
   

1. 
   Remove the retainer and disconnect the A/C compressor outlet line.
   
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

1. • Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector.
     
   • Remove the retainer and the A/C compressor outlet line.
     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.