Removal and Installation

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All vehicles

Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the tube clamp.

Fig 1: Removing Tube Clamp
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Vehicles equipped with auxiliary climate control

Disconnect the auxiliary line fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Auxiliary Line Fitting
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Vehicles with 6.0L Diesel

Remove the clamps and remove the intercooler tube (if equipped).

Fig 3: Removing Clamps And Removing Intercooler Tube
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All vehicles

Disconnect the condenser to evaporator line from the A/C evaporator core. For additional information on the spring lock couplings disconnect and connect procedure, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

Fig 4: Disconnecting Condenser To Evaporator Line From A/C Evaporator Core
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Remove the eight pin-type retainers and the sight shield.

Fig 5: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers
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Disconnect the condenser-to-evaporator line from the A/C condenser core and remove the line.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Condenser-To-Evaporator Line From A/C Condenser Core And Removing Line
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .