Condenser Core

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.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the radiator.

3. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).


4. 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).


5. Cut the transmission cooler line tie strap.





6. Remove the transmission cooler outlet line fitting secondary latch.





7. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission cooler outlet line fitting.





8. Disconnect the transmission cooler inlet line fitting.

9. Remove the condenser core.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.

- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system.


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