Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE







Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Refrigerant Compressor Oil (mineral oil) F73Z-19577-AA (Motorcraft YN-9-A) should be used to lubricate R-134a refrigerant system O-ring seals only and should not be added to the R-134a refrigerant system as an A/C compressor lubricant. PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil F7AZ-19D589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B only should be used as an A/C compressor lubricant.

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.

1. Remove the cooling module.
2. Remove the 2 lower cooling module bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

3. Remove the auxiliary transmission oil cooler.
4. Remove the 2 upper cooling module bolt (2 required)
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

5. Remove the condenser core.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals, lubricated in clean mineral oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.