| Removal and Installation Removal All vehicles | | -
Evacuate the air conditioning (A/C) system.
For additional information, refer to: Klimaanlage entleeren, evakuieren und befüllen (412-00, General Procedures).
| Vehicles with 2.0L diesel engine and 5-speed automatic transmission (front wheel drive) | | -
Secure the radiator at both sides using suitable cable ties. | All vehicles | | -
Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting) Lifting (Description and Operation), Lifting - 3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (Description and Operation). | | | -
Remove the lower radiator cover. | | | -
CAUTION:Seal off the refrigerant lines and the condenser core to prevent dirt ingress. Detach the refrigerant lines from the condenser. | | | -
Remove the condenser bolts. | Vehicles with 2.0L diesel engine and 5-speed automatic transmission (front wheel drive) | | -
Remove the radiator support bracket. | | | -
CAUTION:Cap the hoses and the oil cooler to prevent dirt ingress. NOTE:Mark the installation position of the feed and return hose. NOTE:Collect the automatic transmission fluid in a suitable container. Remove the automatic transmission oil cooler hoses. | All vehicles Installation All vehicles NOTE:Install new refrigerant line O-ring seals. NOTE:Coat the refrigerant line O-rings with clean refrigerant oil prior to installation. NOTE:Note different refrigerant capacities when installing a new condenser.
For additional information, refer to: Specifikationen (412-00, Specifications).
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Install the components in the reverse order. | Vehicles with 2.0L diesel engine and 5-speed automatic transmission (front wheel drive) | | -
Check the transmission fluid level.
For additional information, refer to: Getriebeölstand prüfen (307-01B, General Procedures).
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