Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE:
^ Replacement of the suction accumulator 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 suction accumulator.
^ If an A/C condenser core leak is suspected, the A/C condenser core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

1. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.
2. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.







3. Disconnect the A/C condenser core inlet and outlet lines.
1 Remove the nuts.
2 Disconnect the A/C condenser core inlet and outlet hoses.







4. Remove the A/C condenser core.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the brackets.
3 Remove the A/C condenser core.

INSTALLATION












1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Service the new A/C condenser core with the correct amount of PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C), or equivalent, meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. Refrigerant Oil Addition

^ Lubricate the O-ring seals with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C), or equivalent, meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.