Lincoln Aviator: Climate Control System - General Information / 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. 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 condensor outlet line nut and position the line aside.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the A/Ccompressor inlet line nut and position the line aside.
Torque:
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 cowl panel.
Refer to: Cowl Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the wiring harness nuts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the ground bolt and wiring harness routing bolt.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Disconnect the battery cable ends.
Torque:
48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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Position the wiring harness electrical grommet aside.
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Disconnect the electrical connector and position aside the battery wiring harness.
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Detach the coolant hose retainer.
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NOTE:
When removing or installing the fuel injection pump
noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.
Remove the fuel injection pump noise insulator.
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Remove the high-pressure fuel pump shield bolt.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Remove the nuts and the high-pressure fuel pump shield .
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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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. Remove 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.
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:
During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise
appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or
other contamination...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures)...
Check
NOTE:
No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA
(0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories.
Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 25 mA (0.025 amp) –
50 mA (0.050) with all the electrical accessories off and the vehicle
at rest for at least 75 minutes (depending on region)...