Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser Core - Hybrid













Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition of any oil other than Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor and contaminate the refrigerant system. Refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Refrigerant Oil Adding.

NOTE: If a condenser core leak is suspected, the condenser core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Component Tests.

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

2. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.

3. Remove the motor electronics cooler. For additional information, refer to Transaxle/Transmission Cooling - Hybrid Motor Electronics Cooler.

4. Remove the 4 radiator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

5. Detach and remove the RH and LH radiator brackets.

6. Remove the condenser outlet and inlet fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

7. Remove the 2 condenser bolts.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

8. Remove the condenser core.

9. NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition of any oil other than Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor and contaminate the refrigerant system. Refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Refrigerant Oil Adding.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Install new O-ring seals.

- Add the correct amount of clean electric A/C compressor oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Refrigerant Oil Adding.

10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.