Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVALNOTE:
- 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. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure to 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. Refer to peanut fitting connect and disconnect procedure.
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor to condenser discharge line from the A/C condenser core. Refer to peanut fitting connect and disconnect procedure.
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 Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. See: Refrigerant Oil Addition.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.