Ford Explorer: Rear Climate Control / Removal and Installation - Rear Evaporator Rear Outlet and Inlet Line
Removal
All vehicles
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap,
tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings
to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape
and other protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The rear evaporator inlet and outlet lines are installed
from the factory as a single one-piece assembly. The replacement part
is supplied as an assembly, containing the rear heater core inlet and
outlet lines and the rear evaporator inlet and outlet lines.
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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
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Drain the cooling system. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Group 303.
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Remove the RHR wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the retainers and position aside RHR wheel splashshield.
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Release the clamps, disconnect the rear heater inlet and outlet lines.
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Remove the rear evaporator inlet and outlet line nuts and disconnect the fitting.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Remove the rear subframe.
Refer to: Rear Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, 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 catalytic converter.
Refer to: Catalytic Converter (309-00A Exhaust System - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH (309-00B Exhaust System - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH (309-00C Exhaust System - 3.3L Duratec-V6, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH (309-00D Exhaust System - 3.3L Duratec-V6 – Hybrid (BP), Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
2.3L shown, other engines similar.
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Remove the rear evaporator outlet line nut.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Remove the rear evaporator inlet line nut.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Disconnect the rear coolant lines.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Hybrid vehicles
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Remove the high voltage battery.
Refer to: High Voltage Battery - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) (414-03 High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the cabin heater coolant diverter valve.
Refer to: Cabin Heater Coolant Diverter Valve (412-03 Supplemental Climate Control, Removal and Installation).
All vehicles
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NOTE:
Powertrain removed for clarity.
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Remove the push pin type retainer.
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Remove the retainers and the under floor heat shields.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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NOTE:
Powertrain removed for clarity.
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Remove the push pin type retainers.
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Remove the retainer and the under floor heat shield.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Hybrid vehicles
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Remove the routing bracket retainers and position aside the high voltage battery cables.
Torque:
Nm
All vehicles
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Remove the rear climate control lines support bracket retainers.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Remove the retainers and remove the heat shield.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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NOTE:
Non hybrid shown, hybrid vehicles similar.
Remove the mounting bracket retainers and remove the rear climate control lines.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 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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Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Group 303.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount
of clean refrigerant oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil
Adding procedure in Group 412.
Removal
NOTE:
The rear evaporator is available only as part of the rear climate control housing.
Remove the rear climate control housing.
Refer to: Rear Climate Control Housing (412-02 Re..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
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
B1A85:1..
System Operation
BLIS® and CTA
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
GWM
2
SCCM
3
HS-CAN1
4
HS-CAN2
5
HS-CAN3
6
IPC
7
PCM
8
DDM
9
PDM
10
MS-CAN
11
BCM
12
PAM
13
ACM
14
HS-CAN3
15
LH exterior mirror
16
LH
BLIS®/ CTA
L..
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