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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FLEX AWD V6-3.5L TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Flex AWD V6-3.5L Turbo
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Flex AWD V6-3.5L TurboSECTION Service and Repair
Condenser Core - 3.5L GTDI
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the front bumper cover.
4. Remove the 2 side air deflector upper pin-type retainers.
5. Remove the 2 condenser fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
6. Release the 2 transmission oil cooler hose clamps and disconnect the cooler hoses from the condenser core.
7. Remove the 2 condenser bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
8. Remove the condenser core.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Heating and Air Conditioning.
10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
11. Fill the transmission fluid level.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.