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Removal and Installation

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Roll Resistor Cross Beam
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Fig 2: Removing/Installing Components (1 Of 2)
G03992460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 3: Removing/Installing Components (1 Of 2)
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NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Remove the 4 roll restrictor cross beam bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  3. Remove the roll restrictor bracket bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the cowl grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  5. Disconnect the 2 outer PCM electrical connectors.
  6. Detach the wire harness bracket from the dash panel.
  7. Disconnect the 2 VMV fittings.
  8. Disconnect the VMV electrical connector.
  9. Remove the VMV.
  10. Remove the 2 coolant reservoir bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  11. Disconnect the coolant sensor electrical connector.
  12. Disconnect the washer pump electrical connector.
  13. Disconnect the washer fluid sensor electrical connector.
  14. Remove the ground strap bolt.
  15. Remove the ground harness bolt.
  16. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  17. Remove the auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting (if equipped).
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  18. Remove the TXV manifold bolt and disconnect the manifold.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  19. Unclip the high-pressure charge port from the washer bottle clip.
  20. Unclip the coolant hose from the high-pressure charge port clip.
  21. Remove the TXV manifold and tube bracket bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  22. Remove the compressor manifold and tube suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  23. Remove the receiver/drier outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  24. Remove the TXV manifold and tube assembly.
  25. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  26. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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