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Removal & Installation: Condenser: Removal

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.
  2. Raise and support vehicle. Remove 6 pin-type retainers from fender well. See Fig 1. Remove 4 front bumper cover bolts. See Fig 2. Remove and discard 2 front bumper cover-to-front fender pin-type retainers. See Fig 3. If equipped, disconnect fog lamp electrical connectors. Remove lower front bumper cover bolts. See Fig 4. Remove pin-type retainers located at bottom of front bumper cover. See Fig 5. Lower vehicle. Remove 2 upper bolts and front bumper cover. See Fig 6.
  3. Remove 2 nut retaining refrigerant line peanut fittings. See Fig 7. Plug all openings. Remove screws and condenser core brackets. See Fig 8. Disconnect 2 air conditioning line fittings from condenser core and remove condenser.
Fig 1: Removing Retainers From Fender Well
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Fig 2: Removing Front Bumper Cover Bolts
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Fig 3: Removing Front Bumper Cover-To-Front Fender Retainers
G00190747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 4: Removing Lower Front Bumper Cover Bolts
G00190631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 5: Removing Retainer From Below Front Bumper Cover
G00190632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 6: Removing Upper Front Bumper Cover Bolts
G00190633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 7: Removing Refrigerant Line Peanut Fittings Retainers
G00190634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 8: Removing Condenser Core Bracket Screws
G00190635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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