Condenser Core - 3.5L Ti-VCT: Removal

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to SAFETY WARNINGS

1.

NOTE: The A/C condenser for this vehicle is produced from the factory with a receiver/drier cartridge installed in the integrated receiver/drier. This receiver/drier cartridge may become contaminated with moisture if the A/C condenser is not installed for an extended period of time. Since it cannot be determined how much time has elapsed between production and installation of the unit as a service part, the receiver/drier cartridge must be removed and replaced with the separate receiver/drier cartridge, which is supplied together with the Air Conditioning (A/C) condenser service part kit. Refer to Receiver Drier Cartridge - 3.5L Ti-VCT .

NOTE: The O-ring seals used on this vehicle are not interchangeable with all similarly sized O-ring seals used on other Ford products. Use only the O-ring seals specified for this vehicle.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Jacking and Lifting .

2.

Remove the radiator. REFER to Engine Cooling .

3.

Remove the condenser outlet and inlet fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Discard the O-ring seals.

4.

Release the 2 transmission cooler hose clamps and disconnect the lines from the condenser core.

5.

Remove the condenser core.