E 250 V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2004)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER CORE
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Refrigerant Compressor Oil (Mineral Oil) F73Z-19577-AA (Motorcraft YN-9-A) should be used to lubricate R-134a refrigerant
system O-ring seals only and should not be added to R-134a refrigerant systems as an AC compressor lubricant. PAG Refrigerant Compressor
Oil F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B only should be used as an A/C
compressor lubricant.
NOTE:
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Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of
system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
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If an A/C condenser core leak is suspected, the A/C condenser core must be leak-tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner and outlet tubes.
3. Remove the air deflector.
1
Remove the five retaining pins.
2
Remove the air deflector.
4. CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.
Disconnect the condenser core refrigerant lines.
1
Disconnect the compressor discharge line.
2
Disconnect the condenser to evaporator tube.