Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
Condenser Core - Main Climate ControlREMOVAL
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.
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. See: 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.