Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

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

1. Remove the plenum assembly. Service and Repair







2. Remove the heater core outlet bracket.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the bracket.







3. Remove the plenum assembly top.
1 Remove the 14 screws.
2 Remove the plenum assembly top.







4. Remove the A/C evaporator core from the plenum assembly.

INSTALLATION

















1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
^ Service the replacement A/C evaporator 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