Lincoln Navigator: Rear Climate Control / Rear Climate Control Housing. Removal and Installation
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. Remove caps, tape
and other protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
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Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and
Bleeding (303-03 Engine Cooling - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS))
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Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
Disconnect the quick release couplings from the rear heater core.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS))
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Remove the nut and position the rear thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly aside.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the rear footwell duct.
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Disconnect the duct.
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Remove the rear climate control housing.
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.
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Fill and bleed the cooling system.
Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and
Bleeding (303-03 Engine Cooling - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS))
.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
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:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the front door latch.
Refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Boot Clamp Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Removal
Remove the tie-rod end.
Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation)...