Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVALNOTE:
^ Replacement of the 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.
^ 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. Disconnect the battery; refer to Battery
2. Perform the Discharging and Recovery Procedure. Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery procedure
3. Remove the radiator; refer to Cooling System.
4. Disconnect the A/C condenser core inlet and outlet hoses.
NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the line during disconnection to prevent damage to the line.
5. Remove the A/C condenser core.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the A/C condenser brackets.
3 Remove the A/C condenser core.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
^ Service the replacement 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.
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.