Ford Explorer: Supplemental Climate Control / Removal and Installation - High Voltage Battery Coolant Cooler

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

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. Drain the electric powertrain cooling system.
   Refer to: Cooling System Filling and Bleeding (303-03E Electric Powertrain Cooling - 3.3L Duratec-V6 – Hybrid (BP), General Procedures).
   

1. 
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     
   • Remove the retainer and position aside the manifold assembly
     Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
   • Remove the mounting retainers.
     Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     

1. Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar.
   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

1. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
   Refer to: Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud (303-03D Engine Cooling - 3.3L Duratec-V6 – Hybrid (BP), Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the A/C compressor outlet line mounting bracket retainer and position aside the line.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Disconnect the coolant hose and remove the high voltage battery coolant cooler.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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 POE oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Group 412.