OEM 2004 Ford Mustang A/C Condenser

2004 Ford Mustang A/C Condenser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the A/C condenser core on 2004 Ford Mustang?

  A: Service or repair of the A/C condenser core starts by testing for leaks before condenser removal when leak detection is required. A suction accumulator installation needs to be performed only when an A/C compressor failure results in system contamination or when the suction accumulator suffers damage. Recovery of refrigerant is the first step before you remove the pin-type retainers as well as the upper radiator sight shield. Service technicians must remove the bolts from 4.6L (2V) and 4.6L (4V) cars before placing the coolant bottle to the side. The bolt extraction process starts with 3.8L vehicles before proceeding with bracket and coolant bottle removal. Use a tool to disconnect the lines after removing their installing nuts as well as the O-ring seals. Before lowering the vehicle proceed with removing the lower bracket bolt of 4WABS hydraulic control unit while already raising the vehicle to remove upper bracket hydraulic control unit bolts and position the unit aside. The work begins by taking out bolts which secure both the radiator brackets then pushing the radiator backward while removing pin-type retainers before repositioning the wiring harness in the rear. As the last step remove the condenser bolts and condenser core. The condenser core installation process requires following the reversal of removal steps while adding new O-ring seals that have been lubricated with clean PAG oil. Also lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. Near the end of the procedure you should evacuate the system followed by leak tests then initiate the charge operation.