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Condenser Core




Condenser Core - 2.0L GTDI





Removal and Installation

NOTE: The A/C condenser for this vehicle is produced from the factory with a receiver/drier desiccant bag installed in the integrated receiver/drier. This receiver/drier desiccant bag may become contaminated with moisture if the A/C condenser is not installed for an extended period of time. Since it cannot be determined how much time has elapsed between production and installation of the unit as a service part, the receiver/drier desiccant bag must be removed and replaced with the separate receiver/drier desiccant bag, which is supplied together with the A/C condenser service part kit. For additional information, refer to Desiccant Bag .

NOTE: The O-ring seals used on this vehicle are not interchangeable with all similarly sized O-ring seals used on other Ford products. Use only the O-ring seals specified for this vehicle.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Recover the refrigerant.

3. Remove the radiator.

4. Remove the condenser core.
1. Remove the condenser outlet and inlet fitting bolts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

2. Remove the condenser core.






5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.

- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system.


6. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.