Ford Ecosport: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Thermostatic Expansion Valve

Removal

NOTICE: During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
   Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the engine appearance cover.
   

1. 
   Remove the thermostatic expansion valve nut, disconnect the fitting, remove the support brace retainer and position aside.
   
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     Torque:
        thermostatic expansion valve nut:   133 lb.in (15 Nm)
        support bracket:   27 lb.in (3 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the thermostatic expansion valve bolts and the thermostatic expansion valve.
   
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTICE: Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.

   Install and lubricate new O-ring seals.
   

1. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Group 412.