Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core













Removal and Installation

NOTE: The A/C condenser for this vehicle is produced from the factory with a receiver/drier desiccant bag installed in the integrated receiver/drier. This receiver/drier desiccant bag may become contaminated with moisture if the A/C condenser is not installed for an extended period of time. Since it cannot be determined how much time has elapsed between production and installation of the unit as a service part, the receiver/drier desiccant bag must be removed and replaced with the separate receiver/drier desiccant bag, which is supplied together with the A/C condenser service part kit. For additional information, refer to Desiccant Bag Service and Repair.

NOTE: The O-ring seals used on this vehicle are not interchangeable with all similarly sized O-ring seals used on other Ford products. Use only the O-ring seals specified for this vehicle in the Ford master parts catalog.

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

3. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.

4. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Bumper.

5. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.

6. Release the upper radiator hose clamp at the radiator and disconnect the hose.

7. Release the 2 radiator bracket clips from the radiator support and position the radiator rearward.

8. Release the 2 condenser lines from the clips at the radiator.

9. Remove the condenser outlet and inlet fitting bolts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

10. Remove the 2 condenser bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

11. NOTE: The condenser core must be removed from above the vehicle.

Remove the condenser core.

12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

13. Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.

14. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.