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Removal and Installation

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, see AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION & CHARGING .
  2. Remove the cabin air filter plenum. For additional information, see FILTER - CABIN AIR PLENUM .
  3. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Heater Hoses From Heater Core
    G01274401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the forward heater hose mounting bolt at the RH shock tower.
    Fig 2: Removing Forward Heater Hose Mounting Bolt
    G01274402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, see JACKING & HOISTING .
    6. NOTE: Shown with components removed for clarity.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Heater Hose Mounting Bracket
    G01274403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the rear heater hose mounting bolt from the body side and position the heater hose assembly aside.
  7. Disconnect the spring lock coupling. For additional information, see SPRING LOCK COUPLING .
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Spring Lock Coupling
    G01274404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the nut and disconnect the peanut fitting. For additional information, see AIR CONDITIONING LINE (PEANUT) FITTING .
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Peanut Fitting
    G01274405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the refrigerant line bracket bolt.
    Fig 6: Removing Refrigerant Line Bracket Bolt
    G01274406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Loosen the two mounting bolts. Lift off and set aside the power steering reservoir.
    Fig 7: Removing Power Steering Reservoir
    G01274407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the refrigerant line bracket bolts and position the bracket aside.
    Fig 8: Removing Refrigerant Line Bracket Bolts
    G01274408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the refrigerant line bracket bolt.
    Fig 9: Removing Refrigerant Line Bracket Bolt
    G01274409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the coolant recovery line.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Coolant Recovery Line
    G01274410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR (DPFE) sensor.
    1. Disconnect vacuum hoses.
    2. Disconnect electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting DPFE Sensor
    G01274411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove wire harness retaining nuts and position wire harness aside.
    Fig 12: Removing Wiring Harness Retaining Nuts
    G01274412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. NOTE: Engine removed for clarity.
    Fig 13: Removing Harness Bracket Retaining Bolts
    G01274413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the two harness bracket retaining bolts and remove the harness bracket.
  18. Loosen the bolt and remove the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.
    Fig 14: Removing Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold & Tube Assembly
    G01274414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. 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 15: Installing Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold & Tube Assembly
    G01274415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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