Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Removal and Installation
NOTE:
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If an evaporator core leak is suspected, the evaporator core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
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Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.
1. Remove the instrument panel cross beam.
2. Remove the 7 upper evaporator core cover screws.
3. Disconnect the blower motor speed control (if equipped) or blower motor resistor (if equipped) electrical connector and detach the wire harness
from the evaporator core cover.
4. Remove the 2 floor duct screws and the floor duct.
5. Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing bolt.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).