HVAC System - Heating & Ventilation: Removal & Installation Ford Escape I рестайлинг

Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
2. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-232207) .
3. If removing the heater core hoses, remove the heater hose tie.
4. Release the clamps and remove the necessary heater hose(s).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. NOTE: Lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only if needed. Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-232207) .

Scheme 1

1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-232207) .
2. Release the clamps and remove the necessary heater hose(s).
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-232207) .

Scheme 2

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Scheme 6

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
2. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-232208) .
3. If removing a single hose from the heater core, remove the heater hose retainer.
4. Release the clamps and remove the necessary heater hoses.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-232208) .

Scheme 7

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
2. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-232208) .
3. Remove the lower splash shield.
4. Release the 2 clamps and disconnect the 2 auxiliary coolant flow pump heater hoses.
5. Disconnect the auxiliary coolant flow pump electrical connector.
6. Remove the 2 bolts and the auxiliary coolant flow pump. To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-232208) .

Scheme 8

1. Remove the RH A-pillar lower trim panel.
2. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
3. Remove the 3 blower motor screws and the blower motor.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 9

1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-232207) or «ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-232208) .
2. Release the clamps and disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
3. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE»(ref-232249) .
4. If equipped with A/C, remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to «EVAPORATOR CORE HOUSING»(ref-232228-S00616801322006051600000) .
5. Remove the 3 nuts and the heater core housing. Transfer any necessary external components from the old evaporator core housing to the new evaporator core housing.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-232207) or «ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-232208) .

Note. If an evaporator core leak is suspected, the evaporator core must be vacuum leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

Note. Installation of a new accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the accumulator.

1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to «CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-232279) .
2. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE»(ref-232249) .
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
4. Disconnect the 2 evaporator core spring lock couplings. For additional information, refer to «CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-232279) .
5. Remove the 4 evaporator core housing nuts and the evaporator core housing. Transfer any necessary external components from the old evaporator core housing to the new evaporator core housing.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of PAG oil. For additional information, refer to «CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-232279) . Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to «CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-232279) .

Scheme 10

Note. If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be leak tested before the heater core is removed. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-232207) or «ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-232208) .
2. Release the 2 clamps and disconnect the 2 heater hoses from the heater core.
3. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE»(ref-232249) .
4. Remove the screw and the temperature blend door lever.
5. Remove the 3 screws and the heater core cover.
6. Remove the heater core from the housing.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-232207) or «ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-232208) .