Ford Explorer: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS)
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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Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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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 - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
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Detach the wiring harness routing clip and remove the PCM bracket.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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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 bolt and position the ground aside.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Remove the nuts and position the B+ battery cables aside.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
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Position the wiring harness electrical grommet aside.
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Remove the condensor outlet line nut and position the line aside.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 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 rear evaporator line nut.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the thermostatic expansion valve nut and the rear evaporator line nut.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Remove the support bracket retainer.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 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 support bracket retainer and the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 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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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.
Remove the wiper linkage assembly.
Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolt and position the wire connectors aside...
Symptom Chart
F Clutch
For F clutch operation, REFER to: F Clutch (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation).
F Clutch
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
F clutch does not apply
SSF is mechanically stuck OFF
INSTALL a new solenoid...
Categories
When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.
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A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
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