Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (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 the R-134a refrigerant system as an A/C 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
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
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New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean mineral oil, must be installed before reconnecting any A/C fitting which has been disconnected.
1. Remove the air cleaner.
2. Remove the upper radiator sight shield.
3. Remove the suction accumulator.