Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, see AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION & CHARGING .
Remove the cabin air filter plenum. For additional information, see FILTER - CABIN AIR PLENUM .
Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Heater Hoses From Heater Core
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Disconnect the coolant recovery line.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Coolant Recovery Line
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Remove the forward heater hose mounting bolt at the RH shock tower.

Fig 3: Removing Forward Heater Hose Mounting Bolt
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Raise the vehicle. For additional information, see JACKING & HOISTING .

NOTE: Shown with components removed for clarity.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Heater Hose Mounting Bolt

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Remove the rear heater hose mounting bolt from the body side and position the heater hose assembly aside.
Disconnect the spring lock coupling. For additional information, see SPRING LOCK COUPLING .

Fig 5: Disconnecting Spring Lock Coupling
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Remove the nut and disconnect the peanut fitting. For additional information, see AIR CONDITIONING LINE (PEANUT) FITTING .

Fig 6: Disconnecting Peanut Fitting
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Remove the refrigerant line bracket bolt.

Fig 7: Removing Refrigerant Line Bracket Bolt
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Remove the refrigerant line bracket bolt.

Fig 8: Removing Refrigerant Line Bracket Bolt
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Remove the refrigerant line bracket bolts and position the bracket aside.

Fig 9: Removing Refrigerant Line Bracket Bolts
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Loosen the bolt and remove the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.

Fig 10: Removing Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold & Tube Assembly
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
- Make sure that the heater hoses are connected correctly to the heater core. For additional information, see HEATER HOSE - ASSEMBLY .
- Lubricate the coolant hoses with MERPOL® or plain water, if needed.
Fig 11: Installing Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold & Tube Assembly
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