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.
2. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure to remove the refrigerant.
3. Remove the radiator.
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. See: 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.