its built into the liquid line(high pressure) it is half metal half black plastic goes to condenser pass side
sorry there is no filter on the mk vii. but ther is a orifice tube with a screen pressed in the liquid line it kina acts like a filter and a expansion valve
On the driver's side valve cover towards the back of the engine, on top.
In back of the engine on the drivers side.
Malfunction with the Idle Air Control valve.
Its in the back attached to the Throttle body on the drivers side next to the firwall.
Hope you have small hands and the right tools.
May be the proportioning valve by the master cylinder
It should fit right in.
To replace the valve cover on a 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, first ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the battery. Remove the components obstructing access to the valve cover, including the intake manifold if necessary. Unbolt the valve cover, carefully lift it off, and replace the old gasket with a new one before reinstalling the cover. Finally, reassemble any removed components and reconnect the battery.
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Under the hood passenger side all the way in the back of the engine.
cruise control switch