To Remove:
CAUTION
Refrigerant oil (Motorcraft YN-12c) should be used ONLY to lubricate R-134a refrigerant system O-ring seals. Only PAG refrigerant compressor oil (F7AZ-19589-DA or Motorcraft YN-12-C) or an equivalent meeting the manufacturer’s specification should be used as an A/C compressor lubricant.
NOTE: If you suspect there may be a leak in the condenser core, it must be leak-tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
NOTE: It is not required to install a new suction accumulator when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there are signs of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet tube and the engine air cleaner.
- Recover the refrigerant.
- Disconnect the condenser to evaporator tube from the A/C condenser core.
- Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube from the A/C condenser core.
| A/C manifold and tube
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- Remove the radiator mounting screws and tilt the radiator back.
- Remove the push pins and remove the top seal.
- Remove the condenser core mounting screws and remove the A/C condenser core.
To Install:
- Install the A/C condenser core and the condenser core mounting screws. Tighten to 91-122 in-lb (10.2-13.8 Nm).
- Place the top seal and install the push pins.
- Tilt the radiator forward and install the radiator mounting screws. Tighten to 53-71 in-lb (6-8 Nm).
- Connect the A/C manifold and tube to the A/C condenser core. Tighten to 61-82 in-lb (6.8-9.2Nm).
| A/C manifold and tube
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- Connect the condenser to evaporator tube to the A/C condenser core. Tighten to 61-82 in-lb (6.8-9.2Nm).
- Properly refill the refrigerant.
- Install the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube.
- Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system.
