Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER CORE

REMOVAL

NOTE:
- Installation of a new suction accumulator is not necessary 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.
- 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. Remove the front bumper cover.







3. CAUTION: Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.

Remove the nuts from the two condenser core air conditioning line (peanut) fittings.







4. Remove the screws and the A/C condenser core brackets.

5. NOTE: When removing the A/C condenser core, disconnect the two air conditioning line (peanut) fittings from the A/C condenser core.

Remove the A/C condenser core.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the new A/C condenser core with the correct amount of PAG Compressor Oil YN-12-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
- Lubricate the O-ring seals with PAG Compressor Oil YN-12-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.