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:
Principle of Operation
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system...
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
Inspect the vehicle seatbelts and child
safety seat systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not
damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child
restraint seatbelts to make sure there are
no nicks, tears or cuts...