Rear Climate Control Housing: Removal
NOTE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant , Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant , Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant or Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding 2.3L EcoBoost . Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding 3.0L EcoBoost . Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding 3.3L Duratec-V6 .
- Remove the RHR wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Remove the retainers and position aside RHR wheel splash shield.
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- Release the clamps, disconnect the rear heater inlet and outlet lines.
- Remove the rear evaporator inlet and outlet line nuts and disconnect the fitting.
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
- Remove the floorpan bracket nuts.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Remove the RH loadspace trim panel. Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel .
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- Detach the rear floor duct.
- Detach the roof line duct.
- Disconnect the rear climate control housing electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness routing clips.
- Remove the retainers and remove the rear climate control housing.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)