Removal and Installation

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Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES in HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (GENERAL INFORMATION & ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS).
Disconnect the 2 PCM electrical connectors and the ground cable.
1. Disconnect the 2 PCM electrical connectors.
2. If equipped with a 5.0L engine, remove the nut and disconnect the ground cable.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying PCM Electrical Connectors And Ground Cable
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) manifold and tube bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the evaporator-to-compressor suction line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Remove the TXV fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING procedure in HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (GENERAL INFORMATION & ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS).
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES in HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (GENERAL INFORMATION & ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS).