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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN2011MKZ AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGEVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR / SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2011 Lincoln MKZ AWD V6-3.5L
Evaporator Temperature Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair
2011 Lincoln MKZ AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Air Conditioning (A/C) Evaporator Discharge Air Temperature Sensor
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel and Console Instrument Panel.
2. Rotate the A/C evaporator discharge air temperature sensor counterclockwise and pull upward to detach it from the heater core and evaporator core housing.
3. Disconnect the A/C evaporator discharge air temperature sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the evaporator discharge air temperature sensor.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.