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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 196 (AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONAUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL HOUSINGREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Removal and Installation
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Remove the LH quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove the LH rear wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove the LH rear wheel opening splash shield.
- Release the auxiliary heater inlet hose clamp and disconnect the auxiliary heater inlet hose.
- Release the auxiliary heater outlet hose clamp and disconnect the auxiliary heater outlet hose.
- Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Remove the auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 floorpan bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 auxiliary duct pin-type retainers and detach the auxiliary ducts.
- Disconnect the 2 auxiliary climate control housing electrical connectors.
- Detach the auxiliary blower motor relay pin-type retainer(s).
- Remove the 3 auxiliary climate control housing bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Remove the auxiliary climate control housing.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Fill the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.