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Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core

REMOVAL

NOTE:
^ 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 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. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.







2. Remove the air deflector.
1 Remove the five retaining pins.
2 Remove the air deflector.







3. Move the compressor discharge line isolator.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Move the compressor discharge line isolator.







4. Disconnect the condenser core refrigerant lines.
1 Disconnect the compressor discharge line.
2 Disconnect the condenser to evaporator tube.

CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.







5. Remove the two upper radiator mounting brackets.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the upper radiator mounting brackets.
6. Move the radiator back to gain access.

CAUTION: Do not damage the cooling fins while handling the radiator.







7. Remove the two A/C condenser mounting brackets.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Remove the A/C condenser mounting bracket.
8. Remove the A/C condenser core.

CAUTION: Do not damage the cooling fins while handling the A/C condenser core.







9. Remove the two seals.
1 Remove the eight retaining pins.
2 Remove the two seals.

INSTALLATION
1. 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.







2. Install the two seals
1 Install the two seals.
2 Install the eight retaining pins.
3. Install the A/C condenser core.

CAUTION: Do not damage the cooling fins while handling the A/C condenser core.







4. Install the two A/C condenser mounting brackets.
1 Install the A/C condenser mounting bracket.
2 Install the screw.
5. Position the radiator.







6. Install the two upper radiator mounting brackets.
1 Install the upper radiator mounting bracket.
2 Install the screws.







7. Install the condenser core refrigerant lines.
1 Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C), or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and install the O-ring seals.
2 Connect the condenser to evaporator tube.
3 Connect the compressor discharge line.

CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.







8. Install the compressor discharge line isolator.
1 Install the compressor discharge line isolator.
2 Install the screw.







9. Install the air deflector.
1 Install the air deflector.
2 Install the five retaining pins.
10. Evacuate and charge the A/C system.
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