Auxiliary Evaporator Outlet and Inlet Line: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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The auxiliary evaporator inlet and outlet lines are not supplied together as an assembly for Expedition or Navigator vehicles. The auxiliary evaporator inlet line and outlet line are each installed from the factory as one-piece assemblies. The replacement parts are supplied as separate kits containing multiple-piece lines for ease of installation.
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The auxiliary evaporator inlet and outlet lines for Expedition EL or Navigator L vehicles are installed from the factory as a single one-piece assembly including both lines. The replacement part is supplied as a multiple-piece kit for ease of installation.
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For Expedition or Navigator vehicles, the following procedure can be used to remove and install one or both the auxiliary evaporator inlet and auxiliary evaporator outlet lines. If only one auxiliary evaporator line is to be removed and installed, cut or disconnect only the desired line at the specified points within the procedure. For Expedition EL or Navigator L vehicles, both lines must be removed.
All vehicles
- 1.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking and Lifting .
- 2.
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control System General Information and Diagnostics .
- 3.NOTE: If only one auxiliary evaporator line is to be removed, disconnect only the desired line.
Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line front fitting nut(s) and disconnect the fitting(s).
- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- 4.
Remove the RH front wheel and tire. Refer to Wheels and Tires .
- 5.
Remove the RH fender splash shield. Refer to Front End Body Panels .
- 6.
Working through the RH fender well opening, remove the front auxiliary line bracket nut and the front auxiliary line bracket.
Expedition or Navigator only
- 7.NOTE: Both A/C fittings must be disconnected even if only one line is to be removed.
Disconnect the auxiliary evaporator line rear fittings at the floorpan connection.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Expedition EL or Navigator L only
- 8.
Remove the RH rear wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Wheels and Tires .
- 9.
Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line rear fitting nut.- Discard the O-ring seals.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
All vehicles
- 10.
Remove the muffler. Refer to Exhaust System .
- 11.
Remove the center auxiliary line bracket nuts and the auxiliary line brackets.- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- 12.
Remove the rear auxiliary line bracket nut and the auxiliary line bracket.- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- 13.NOTE: If installing only one auxiliary evaporator line, cut only the desired line.
Assemble and lay out the replacement line(s) in the same position as the existing line(s) and, using a suitable tool, cut the auxiliary evaporator line(s) in the same position as the fittings on the new line(s).
Expedition EL or Navigator L only
- 14.
Remove the center section(s) of the auxiliary evaporator line(s) through the RH rear wheel well opening between the body and the frame.
Expedition or Navigator only
- 15.
Remove the center section(s) of the auxiliary evaporator line(s) by manipulating the line(s) toward the front of the vehicle between the RH catalytic converter and frame.