Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line bracket nut and detach the bracket.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
5. Removal the compressor outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
6. Remove the 2 coolant expansion tank bolts and position the coolant expansion tank aside.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
7. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.
8. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
9. NOTE: The LH clip should be disconnected from the line. The RH clip should be disconnected from the cooling module.
Detach the 2 compressor-to-condenser discharge line clips at the cooling module.
10. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install a new gasket seal and O-ring seals.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
12. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
Condenser to Evaporator Line
CONDENSER TO EVAPORATOR LINE
