Lincoln Nautilus: Climate Control System - General Information / Evaporator Inlet and Outlet Manifold - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) – MI4. Removal and Installation

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 the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
   

1. 
   Remove the A/C compressor inlet line nut and the condenser outlet line nut and disconnect the fittings.
   
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     Torque:
        1:   159 lb.in (18 Nm)
        2:   80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold bracket bolt and nut.
   Torque:
      1:   106 lb.in (12 Nm)
      2:   18 lb.in (2 Nm)

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 
   Remove the nut and remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold.
   
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     Torque: 159 lb.in (18 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. Refer to the appropriate Specifications in Group 412.
   

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