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-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.

1. Remove the air cleaner.
2. Remove the upper radiator sight shield.
3. Remove the suction accumulator.
4. Remove the 2 A/C fitting nuts.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

5. Remove the air deflector.
6. Remove the 4 radiator bracket bolts.
7. Remove the 2 radiator brackets.
8. Remove the 2 condenser bracket bolts.
9. Remove the 2 condenser brackets.
10. Position the radiator towards the rear of the vehicle and remove the condenser core.
11. 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.

12. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.