Ford Explorer: Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Charge Air Cooler (CAC)
Removal
NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake
system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.
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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front undershield.
Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the Radiator Grille Opening Panel.
Refer to: Radiator Grille Opening Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
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Loosen the clamp, disconnect the CAC intake hose.
Torque:
42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)
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Disconnect the manifold pressure sensor connector.
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Loosen the clamp and disconnect the CAC outlet hose
Torque:
42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)
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Disconnect the quick release coupling.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Dislodge the retainer.
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Rotate the CAC forward off the lower mounting positions.
Installation
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Inspect the turbocharger or engine air intake system components and clean, if necessary.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Side Cutter Pliers
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particl..
Removal
NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake
system component, ensure that no debris enter..
Other information:
Note: This feature does not operate when your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral
mode or neutral tow.
The transmission returns to park (P) if any of the following occur:
You switch the ignition off.
Your seatbelt is not fastened and you open the driver door...
Many forward-facing child restraints
include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child restraint and hooks
to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available
as an accessory for many older child restraints...
Categories
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.

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