Escape 4WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2009)
Control Assembly: Service and Repair
Passenger Zone Valve
Passenger Zone Valve
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the A/C system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from
a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the passenger zone valve electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the 2 passenger zone valve fittings.
-
Discard the O-ring seals.
-
To install, tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
4. Remove the passenger zone valve bracket nut.
-
To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
5. Remove the passenger zone valve.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
-
Install new O-ring seals.
-
Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.