Lincoln Navigator: Climate Control System - General Information / Condenser. 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.

NOTE: Expedition shown, Navigator similar.

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
   

1. With the vehicle in N , position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

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   1. Remove the retainer.
      
   2. Remove the push pin retainers and the air intake.
      

1. Remove the push pin retainers and the air deflector.
   

1. Remove the retainers and tilt the cooling module.
   Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

1. Position the lower air deflector aside.
   

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   1. Remove the nut and disconnect the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.
      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
   2. Remove the retainer.
      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     

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   1. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C fitting.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
   2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C pressure transducer.
      
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     

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   1. Remove the nut and the A/C compressor outlet line.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
   2. Remove the retainer.
      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     

1. Release the tab and remove the condenser.
   

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.