Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

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 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. Prepare the vehicle for A/C condenser core removal.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2 Recover the refrigerant.
3 Remove the air cleaner assembly.







2. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube from the A/C condenser core. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- During installation, install a new O-ring seal lubricated with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.







3. Disconnect the condenser to evaporator tube from the A/C condenser core. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- During installation, install a new O-ring seal lubricated with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.

4. Raise the vehicle.







5. Remove the lower air deflector.
1 Remove the seven screws.
2 Remove the two pin-type retainers and the air deflector.







6. Remove the metallic clip. Detach the transmission oil cooler lines.







7. Remove the bolt.







8. Remove the bolt and the A/C condenser core.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If a new A/C condenser core is to be installed, refer to refrigerant oil addition.
- If a new A/C condenser core is to be installed, a new A/C evaporator core orifice should also be installed.

2. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the A/C system.