Ford Explorer: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Condenser - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS)

Removal

NOTICE: During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
   

1. Remove the CAC.
   Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
   

1. 
   Remove the condenser inlet and outlet line nuts and disconnect the fittings.
   
   • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
     Torque:
        1:   80 lb.in (9 Nm)
        2:   133 lb.in (15 Nm)

1. Position aside the radiator deflectors.
   

1. 1. Remove the condensor mounting bolt.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
   2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release the condensor for removal.
      
   3. Lift up and outward to remove the condensor.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTICE: Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.

   Install and lubricate new O-ring seals. Refer to the appropriate Specifications in Group 412.
   

1. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Group 412.