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Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly - 2.0L Duratec-HE (110kW/150PS) - MI4: Removal

NOTE: Make sure that the ignition key is removed.
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.
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to health and safety warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Climate Control System Health and Safety Precautions .

  2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
  3. Remove the right headlamp assembly. Refer to: Headlamp Assembly .
  4. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
  5. Position aside the degas bottle.
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    Vehicles With: Rear Climate Control 

  6. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  7. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
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  8. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly bracket nut.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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  9. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    Remove the rear evaporator inlet, outlet line nuts and disconnect the fittings.

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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    All vehicles 

  10. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    Remove the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly nut and disconnect the fitting.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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    1. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

      Remove the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly nut and disconnect the fitting.

      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

    2. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly bracket bolt.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    3. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly nut and disconnect the fitting.

      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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