Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CONDENSER





Remove or Disconnect

NOTICE: During removal and installation of the condenser it is important that all lines be capped when disconnected to ensure that air, moisture or dirt does not enter the system.

^ Disable SIR.
^ Recover refrigerant.

1. SIR Discriminating Sensor (4.6L only).
2. Front engine torque struts.
3. Rear cooling fan (4.9L); for 4.6L right and left cooling fan.
4. Radiator core upper support.
5. Condenser inlet and outlet lines.
Cap all openings.
6. A/C hose bracket (two screws).
7. Condenser mounting brackets and condenser.


Install or Connect

^ Add refrigerant oil if the condenser was replaced or a large amount of oil loss was evident. Refrigerant Oil

1. Condenser to vehicle; securing with two upper mounting brackets and bolts.
Tighten Mounting bracket bolts to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.)

2. Refrigerant lines to condenser, installing new dual O-rings.
Tighten Condenser line fittings to 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: When making line connections use care to avoid nicking the dual 0-rings or cross threading the connections.

3. A/C hose bracket (two screws).
4. Radiator upper core support.
5. Cooling fans.
6. Front engine torque struts.
7. SIR Discriminating Sensor.

^ Enable SIR.
^ Evacuate and charge the ECC system. Service and Repair
^ Leak test all refrigerant connections. Testing and Inspection