Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Condenser HVAC: Description and Operation
NOTE: Whenever an A/C condenser core is replaced. it is also necessary to replace the suction accumulator/drier.
The A/C condenser core has the following characteristics:
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It is an aluminum fin and tube design heat exchanger located in front of the vehicle radiator.
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It cools compressed refrigerant gas by allowing air to pass over fins and tubes to extract heat and by condensing gas to liquid refrigerant as it is
cooled.
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The condenser inlet and outlet connections are the male part of a spring lock coupling.
