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Removal and Installation

  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING  .
  2. Recover the A/C refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to RADIATOR, COOLING FAN AND SHROUD  .
  4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cooling Module Removal Sequence
    G01272987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  6. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING  .
  7. Evacuate, leak check and charge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .