Lincoln Aviator: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Condenser - 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 CAC.
Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.0L EcoBoost/3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ), Removal and Installation).
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Remove the condenser inlet and outlet line nuts and disconnect the fittings.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
1:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
2:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Position aside the radiator deflectors.
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Remove the condensor mounting bolt.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Squeeze the locking tabs to release the condensor for removal.
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Lift up and outward to remove the condensor.
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
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...
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:
Sensor Limitations
WARNING: On rare occasions,
detection issues can occur due to the road
infrastructures, for example bridges,
tunnels and safety barriers. In these cases,
the system may brake late or
unexpectedly. At all times, you are
responsible for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening, if
required...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Side Cutter Pliers
Removal
Remove the retainers and the RH side engine compartment cover.
Remove the retainers and the LH side engine compartment cover.
Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar...