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

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Electrical / Climate Control System / Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Condenser Inlet Line - 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 horn.
    Refer to: Horn (413-06 Horn, Removal and Installation).
  1. NOTE: The condenser inlet and outlet lines are replaced as an assembly.

    1. Remove the condenser outlet line nut. Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
    1. Remove the condenser inlet line nut. Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
  1. Remove the PCM.
    Refer to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (303-14A Electronic Engine Controls - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
  1. Detach the wiring harness routing clip and remove the PCM bracket.
    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
  1. Remove the RH headlamp assembly.
    Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
    1. Remove the condenser outlet line retainer.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
    1. Remove the A/C compressor outlet line retainer and remove the condenser outlet and inlet line assembly.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.

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.

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