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A/C - Lack Of Cooling Performance

TSB 12-5-1

05/09/12

A/C CONDENSER LEAK - TRANSMISSION COOLER
LINES RUBBING

FORD:
2010 Edge

LINCOLN:
2010 MKX

ISSUE
Some 2010 Edge and MKX vehicles may exhibit a lack of A/C cooling.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the
condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

This procedure is for a loss of refrigerant which may be due to transmission cooler lines rubbing through A/C condenser tubing.

1. Evacuate the A/C system.

2. Remove A/C Condenser. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-01.





3. Inspect transmission fluid cooler tube retaining clips. Replace if broken or not fully seated. Refer to WSM, Section 307-02. (Figure 1)

4. Install 2010 Edge/MKX A/C Condenser Abrasion Protection Service Kit on new A/C condenser. Follow instructions in the kit.

5. Install new A/C condenser.

6. Refill A/C system.





Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited
Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals
are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

120501A2010 Edge And MKX: 2.0 Hrs.
Install The Abrasion
Protection Service Kit
Includes Time To Replace
The A/C Condenser (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7C410 07





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