Climate Control System: Notes

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Notes
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000049
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool Β 
GF0001292
R-134a Manifold Gauge Set 176-R032A or equivalent
GF0010836
Connector, Refrigerant Pressure Line 412-093 (T94P-19623-E)
GF0001294
Set, A/C Fittings 412-DS028 (D93L-19703-B) or equivalent
GF0001295
Refrigerant Leak Detector 216-00001 or equivalent
GF0000632
Pressure Tester 014-R1072 or equivalent
GF0000039
73III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent
Fig 1: Climate Control System Vacuum Schematic
GF0025677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Vacuum control motor (floor mode door)
2 - Floor mode door
3 - Vacuum control motor (panel vent mode door)
4 - Panel vent mode door
5 - Vacuum control motor (defrost mode door)
6 - Defrost mode door
7 - Heater core
8 - Temperature blend door
9 - Evaporator core
10 - Air inlet door
11 - Vacuum control motor (outside air inlet door)
12 - Recirculated air inlet
13 - Blower motor
14 - Vacuum reservoir
15 - To engine intake manifold
16 - Vacuum check valve
17 - Function selector switch
Fig 2: Function Selector Switch Vacuum Harness Connector
GF0025624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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