Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer and 2003 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Recover the A/C refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .
- Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to RADIATOR, COOLING FAN AND SHROUD .
- Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Evacuate, leak check and charge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .