Lincoln Navigator: Rear Climate Control / Rear Thermostatic Expansion Valve. 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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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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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
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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:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the rear thermostatic expansion valve.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
Remove tape and lower the front door window glass to full d..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Snap Ring Pliers
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the RH air cleaner outlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH (303-12 Intake Air Distribution
and Filtering - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
Remove the RH
CAC..