Escape 2WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B Zetec SFI (2003)
Evaporator Case: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Discharge and recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, Removal and
Installation, See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Removal and Installation
3. Disconnect the refrigerant line spring lock couplings from the A/C evaporator core.
4. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
5. Remove the evaporator core housing.
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Remove the nuts.
2
Carefully remove the evaporator core housing to avoid spilling PAG compressor oil in the passenger area.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
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Feed the vacuum hose through the opening in the cowl while installing the housing.
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Before installing the temperature control cable, make sure the blend door, cable and temperature switch are correctly positioned.