Lincoln Navigator: Climate Control System - General Information / Condenser. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise
appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or
other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Expedition shown, Navigator similar.
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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
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With the vehicle in N , position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the retainer.
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Remove the push pin retainers and the air intake.
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Remove the push pin retainers and the air deflector.
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Remove the retainers and tilt the cooling module.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Position the lower air deflector aside.
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Remove the nut and disconnect the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Remove the retainer.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C fitting.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C pressure transducer.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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Remove the nut and the A/C compressor outlet line.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Remove the retainer.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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Release the tab and remove the condenser.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTICE:
Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.
Install and lubricate new O-ring seals. Refer to the appropriate Specifications in Group 412.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount
of clean PAG oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding
procedure in Group 412.
Removal
NOTICE:
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...
Removal
NOTICE:
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...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the accessory drive belt.
Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05C)
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Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Grinder
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTE:
The following applies to left hand (LH) drive/rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles only.
Restore the vehicle to manufacturer's dimensions...