Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All vehicles
- Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
- Remove the 8 upper radiator air deflector pin-type retainers and remove the upper radiator air deflector.
- Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.
3.7L vehicles
- Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
All vehicles
- Remove the A/C compressor discharge 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 compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals and gasket seals.
- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
- Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .