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Removal And Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
  3. Remove the 2 auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line rear fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  4. Remove the 2 auxiliary line floorpan bracket nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    5. NOTE: The D-pillar bracket will remain in place.
  5. Remove the LH D-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
    6. NOTE: When installing, tighten the screws on the high-voltage traction battery (HVTB) first to make sure the duct is sealed correctly.
  6. Remove the 4 battery airflow duct screws, the 1 pin-type retainer and the battery airflow duct assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
    7. Fig 1: A/C Return Duct Assembly & Fasteners
    GF0025789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 2 auxiliary climate control fresh air inlet duct nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  8. Remove the 2 auxiliary climate control housing bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  9. Disconnect the 2 auxiliary harness electrical connectors.
  10. Disconnect the auxiliary evaporator discharge air temperature sensor electrical connector.
  11. Remove the auxiliary climate control housing.
    12. NOTE: The auxiliary climate control housing must be installed behind the lower portion of the D-pillar bracket. When installed correctly, the auxiliary climate control housing bolt will go through the D-pillar bracket first, then through the housing mounting location.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  13. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
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