Removal and Installation

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Remove the condenser core. For additional information, refer to CONDENSER CORE - 6.2L AND 6.8L or CONDENSER CORE - 6.7L DIESEL .
Unscrew and remove the plastic receiver/drier cap.
Remove the receiver/drier plug.
1. Push the receiver/drier plug upwards and remove the snap ring.
2. Install an M5 bolt in the center of the receiver drier plug and remove the plug.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Receiver/Drier Plug And M5 Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a suitable tool, grasp the receiver/drier cartridge grab handle and remove the receiver/drier cartridge.

Fig 2: Grasping Receiver/Drier Cartridge Grab Handle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the receiver/drier plug O-ring seals using residual refrigerant oil from inside the receiver/drier.