Removal And Installation: Condenser: Removal

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NOTE: During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.

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

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Climate Control System.
Remove the radiator grille. Refer to: Radiator Grille .
Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner - 2.7L Ecoboost . Refer to: Air Cleaner - 3.5L Duratec . Refer to: Air Cleaner - 3.5L Ecoboost . Refer to: Air Cleaner - 5.0L 32V TI-VCT .
Remove RH and LH radiator side air deflector pin-type retainers and the radiator side air deflectors.

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NOTE: 5.0L transmission fluid auxiliary cooler shown, others similar.

If equipped. Remove the retainers and position the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler aside.

Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.
1. Remove the condenser inlet and outlet nuts and disconnect the fittings.
  Torque:
  
  1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
  
  2: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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Remove the radiator retainers and tilt the cooling module backward.
Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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Remove the condenser retainers.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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Release the tab and position the condenser upward.

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Remove the condenser.

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