Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE:
- 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.
- Installation of a new 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.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the battery.







3. Remove the radiator upper sight shield.







4. Disconnect the condenser to evaporator tube from the A/C condenser core.







5. Disconnect the A/C compressor to condenser discharge line from the A/C condenser core.







6. Remove the bolts and remove the radiator supports.







7. Remove the two bolts.







8. Tilt the radiator back and lift out 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 compressor oil YN-12-C F7AZ-19589-DA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with PAG compressor oil YN-12-C F7AZ-19589-DA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.