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Receiver Drier: Removal

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

  1. 1.

    Recover the refrigerant. REFER to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging 

  1. 2.

    With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview

  1. 3.

    If equipped.
    • Remove the retainers and the shield plate.
GFD44871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
GFD44502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Remove the retainers, the bolts and the radiator undershield.
GFD45579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Remove the bolts and position aside the front lower crossmember.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

GFD46468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Remove the receiver drier plug and the receiver drier element.
GFD46469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY