Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE:
^ 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. Recover the refrigerant.







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







3. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube from the A/C condenser core.







4. Remove the radiator mounting screws and tilt the radiator back.







5. Remove the push pins and remove the top seal.







6. Remove the condenser core mounting screws and remove the A/C condenser core.

INSTALLATION






















1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
^ Lubricate the O-ring seal with Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
^ Lubricate the replacement A/C evaporator core with the correct amount of Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.