Escape 2WD V6-3.0L (2009)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Heater Core And Evaporator Core Housing
Removal and Installation
NOTE: If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be leak tested before the heater core is removed.
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the instrument panel.
4. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the gasket seals.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
5. Release the clamps and disconnect the heater inlet and outlet hoses from the heater core.
