Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE

REMOVAL

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-19589-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 suction accumulator 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 suction accumulator.
- New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean mineral oil, must be installed before reconnecting any A/C fitting which has been disconnected.

1. Remove the air cleaner.
2. Remove the upper radiator sight shield.
3. Remove the suction accumulator.







4. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustration and table.

Item 8: Condenser Core Removal Note
1. Position the radiator towards the rear of the vehicle and remove the condenser core.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
3. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.