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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.

  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 cowl panel.
    Refer to: Cowl Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
    1. Remove the routing bracket retainers.
      Torque:
         Routing brackets:   89 lb.in (10 Nm)
    1. Remove the rear evaporator line nut.
      Torque:
         Rear evaporator inlet line:   71 lb.in (8 Nm)
    1. 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)
    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
  1. Remove the bolts and the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV).
    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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.

    Removal and Installation - Temperature Door Actuator

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    Removal and Installation - Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly - 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...

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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)


    Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).   Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Module   DTC Description Action   BCM B1551:51 Phone As A Key: Not Programmed   GO to Pinpoint Test G   BCM B155E:00 Incorrect Response from Immobilizer SubControl Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test M   RFA B1589:29 Antenna #3: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1589:31 Antenna #3: No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1589:45 Antenna #3: Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1589:49 Antenna #3: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1589:57 Antenna #3: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1590:29 Antenna #4: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1590:31 Antenna #4: No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1590:45 Antenna #4: Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1590:49 Antenna #4: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1590:57 Antenna #4: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1591:29 Antenna #5: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA B1591:31 Antenna #5: No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA B1591:45 Antenna #5: Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA B1591:49 Antenna #5: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA B1591:57 Antenna #5: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA B1592:29 Antenna #6: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA B1592:31 Antenna #6: No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA B1592:45 Antenna #6: Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA B1592:49 Antenna #6: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA B1592:57 Antenna #6: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA B1593:29 Antenna #7: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RFA B1593:31 Antenna #7: No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RFA B1593:45 Antenna #7: Program Memory 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Pinpoint Test C   RFA B1596:31 Antenna #10: No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RFA B1596:45 Antenna #10: Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RFA B1596:49 Antenna #10: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RFA B1596:57 Antenna #10: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RFA B1597:29 Antenna #11: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B1597:31 Antenna #11: No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B1597:45 Antenna #11: Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B1597:49 Antenna #11: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B1597:57 Antenna #11: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B15A5:56 Bluetooth Low Energy Module: Invalid/ Incompatible Configuration   GO to Pinpoint Test E   RFA B1A56:29 Antenna: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1A56:31 Antenna: No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1A56:45 Antenna: Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1A56:49 Antenna: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1A56:57 Antenna: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1D55:29 Antenna #2: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B1D55:31 Antenna #2: No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B1D55:45 Antenna #2: Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B1D55:49 Antenna #2: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B1D55:57 Antenna #2: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA P0601:41 Internal Control Module Memory Checksum Error: General Checksum Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test K   RFA P1269:00 Immobilizer Code Not Programmed: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RFA P1602:00 Immobilizer/ ECM Communication Error: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RFA P1622:00 Immobilizer ID Does Not Match: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RFA P1623:00 Immobilizer Code Word/ID Number Write Failure: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RFA U0146:08 Lost Communication With Gateway "A": Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test L   RFA U0198:00 Lost Communication With Telematic Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test L   RFA U0422:00 Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RFA U200D:11 Control Module Output Power A: Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA U200D:15 Control Module Output Power A: Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA U200E:11 Control Module Output Power B: Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA U200E:15 Control Module Output Power B: Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA U200F:11 Control Module Output Power C: Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RFA U200F:15 Control Module Output Power C: Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RFA U201A:06 Control Module Main Calibration Data: Algorithm Based Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test F   RFA U201A:46 Control Module Main Calibration Data: Calibration/ Parameter Memory failure   GO to Pinpoint Test F   RFA U201A:55 Control Module Main Calibration Data: Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test F   RFA U2100:55 Initial Configuration Not Complete: Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test F   RFA U3000:42 Control Module: General Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test K   RFA U3000:44 Control Module: Data Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test K   RFA U3000:49 Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test K   RFA U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold   GO to Pinpoint Test I   RFA U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold   GO to Pinpoint Test J Symptom Chart Symptom Chart: PATS Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

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