Lincoln Aviator: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Thermostatic Expansion Valve - 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 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).
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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).
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Remove the cowl panel.
Refer to: Cowl Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the routing bracket retainers.
Torque:
Routing brackets:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Remove the rear evaporator line nut.
Torque:
Rear evaporator inlet line:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the thermostatic expansion valve nut and the
rear evaporator line nuts. Position aside the thermostatic expansion
valve manifold and tube assembly.
Torque:
Rear evaporator outlet line:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
TXV:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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Remove the bolts and the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV).
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 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
Fully lower the glove compartment.
Disconnect the check strap.
Push the stop tabs inward.
Remove the screws and the temperature door actuator...
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:
Disconnect
NOTICE:
When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to
use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector
retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the
tube or connector retaining clip may occur...
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