F 150 Heritage 4WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (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
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 air deflector.
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Remove the jack handle.
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Remove the screws.
3
Remove the air deflector.
3. NOTE: RH radiator bracket shown, LH similar.
Remove the bolts and remove the radiator brackets.
4. Disconnect the A/C lines from the condenser core.