Rear Evaporator Rear Outlet and Inlet Line: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: 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 a multiple-piece kit for ease of installation.

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant or Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant .
Remove the spare tire.
Remove the RH front fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
Remove the RH rear wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Remove the muffler. Refer to: Muffler .
Remove the RH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH .
Remove the bolts and lower the heat shield.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Remove the bolts and the heat shield.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Remove the bolts and the heat shield.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Remove the bolts and the heat shield.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Remove the bolts and the heat shield.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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1. Remove the nut and disconnect the fitting.
  Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the fitting.
  Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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Remove the bracket cover.

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Remove the bolt and bracket.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Remove the nut and bracket.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Remove the nut and position the rear thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly aside.
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
  Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Release the A/C and rear heater core lines.

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NOTE: Parts shown removed for clarity.

Remove the nut and bracket.

Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Release the A/C and rear heater core lines.

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NOTE: Parts shown removed for clarity.

Remove the nut and bracket.

Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Remove the nut and bracket.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Remove the nut and bracket.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Assemble and lay out the replacement lines in the same position as the existing lines and, using a suitable tool, cut the lines in the same position as the fittings on the new lines. Use the General Equipment: Grinder

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Remove the rear evaporator rear outlet and inlet lines.

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Remove the rear evaporator rear outlet and inlet lines.

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