Escape 4WD L4-2.5L (2010)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Removal and Replacement
Heater Core And Evaporator Core Housing
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition of any oil
other than Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air Conditioning (A/C)
compressor and contaminate the refrigerant system.
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. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster / Carrier &/or Interior Moulding / Trim.
4. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the gasket seals.