Ford Fiesta: Climate Control System - General Information / Thermostatic Expansion Valve. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

1. Recover the refrigerant.
   Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information) .
   

1.6L

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 1. Disconnect the fuel evaporative tube quick release coupling.
      Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, General Procedures).
      
   2. Remove the TC air inlet pipe retaining nut, the engine cover mounting stud, then loosen the TC air inlet pipe clamp and remove the TC air inlet pipe.
      Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1.0L EcoBoost (90kW/120PS)

1. • Disconnect the turbocharger boost pressure and charge air cooler temperature sensor electrical connector.
     
   • Disconnect the fuel evaporative tube quick release coupling and disconnect the PCV couplings.
     
   • Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe nuts.
     Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
   • Loosen the air cleaner outlet pipe clamp and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe assembly.
     Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

All vehicles

1. NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

   Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold studbolt, disconnect the fitting.
   Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

1. NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

   Remove the bolts and the thermostatic expansion valve.
   Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

Installation

NOTE: Install new O-rings seals.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
   Refer to: Refrigerant Oil Adding (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information) .