Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
9. Remove nut retaining ground strap to radiator coolant recovery reservoir mounting stud and position ground strap aside.
10. Remove screw retaining A/C condenser outlet tube bracket and remove A/C condenser outlet tube bracket from condenser to evaporator tube.
11. Remove retaining screw and condenser to evaporator tube from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. With protective caps and A/C charging valve cap installed, route the new refrigerant line.
2. Connect the condenser to evaporator tube to the A/C evaporator core inlet tube using new O-ring seals lubricated with clean Motorcraft YN-12b
refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B (refer to Peanut Fitting illustration).
3. Secure condenser to evaporator tube to side rail with retaining screw. Tighten retaining screw to 7.2-10.8 N.m (64-95 lb-in).
4. Install A/C condenser outlet tube bracket. Tighten retaining screw to 7.2-10.8 N.m (64-95 b-in).
5. Install A/C hose support bracket. Tighten nut to 5.2-8.8 N.m (46-77 lb-in).
6. Install ground strap to radiator coolant recovery reservoir mounting stud with retaining nut.
7. Raise vehicle on hoist.
8. Connect the condenser to evaporator tube and suction accumulator/drier inlet tube to A/C evaporator core using new O-ring seals lubricated with
clean Motorcraft YN-12b refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B (refer to Peanut Fitting illustration).
9. Install lower radiator air deflector. Tighten three splash shield-to-radiator screws to 7-11 N.m (62-97 lb-in) and remaining 11 screws to 2-3 N.m
(18-26 lb-in).
10. Lower vehicle to floor.
11. Leak-test, evacuate and charge refrigerant system. Observe all safety precautions.
12. Check the A/C system for proper operation.
