Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Evaporator. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the heater core.
Refer to: Heater Core (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the climate control housing seal.
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Remove the bolts and the thermostatic expansion valve. Discard the gasket seals.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Disconnect the blower motor and the blower motor speed control.
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Remove the blower motor speed control.
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Remove the blower motor.
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Remove the retainer and release the climate control housing retaining clips.
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Remove the retainer and release the climate control housing retaining clips.
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Detach the evaporator temperature sensor and remove the evaporator.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
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:
Check
NOTE:
The object used in this system check can be
fabricated using a 9 cm diameter (3 in I.D.) pipe, 100 cm (39 in) in
length (available as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe, or similar from a
hardware or plumbing supply.
NOTE:
The following system check should be carried out with the vehicle on a level surface...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp(s)
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
Remove the battery tray.
Refer to: Battery Tray (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Remove the retainers and the battery tray bracket...