Escape 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
6. Remove the 6 heater core and evaporator core housing nuts.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
7. Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing in the following sequence.
1. Detach the heater core and evaporator core housing from the dash panel studs.
2. Rotate the RH side of the heater core and evaporator core housing toward the rear of the vehicle while pulling the housing toward the RH door
opening to detach it from the rear footwell duct.
3. Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing.
8. Disassemble the heater core and evaporator core housing as needed.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new gasket seals.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
10. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system.
11. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
