OEM 2008 Ford Crown Victoria A/C Condenser

2008 Ford Crown Victoria A/C Condenser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install a new A/C condenser and ensuring proper functionality on 2008 Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: The condenser core operates as an integrated cooling device that employs bottom rows for an oil-to-air (OTA) transmission cooler functionality. Before installing a new condenser to detect refrigerant leaks using fluorescent markers it needs to be verified that the dye does not originate from transmission fluid. A suction accumulator replacement should be carried out only when system contamination becomes evident due to failed A/C compressor failure or damaged suction accumulator. Depower the vehicle when fire suppression is present and start by collecting the refrigerant to prevent injuries. Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL gear on a hoist before removing the pin-type retainers for the radiator sight shield at both upper and lower positions. After the condenser fittings disconnect remove the pin-type retainers from each of the four lower side deflectors and the bottom cooling module deflector. Disconnect the two transmission cooler line fittings at the condenser before removing its two nuts to disconnect the fittings. Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals before tightening the new fittings to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft). Begin by removing the four upper side air deflector pin-type retainers then proceed to eliminate the two cooling module bracket bolts (install with 10 Nm torque or 89 lb-in torque). Finally detach the two cooling module brackets. Separate the condenser bolt then disconnect the power steering cooler from the cooling module clips. The cooling module should be tilted slightly backward to obtain the condenser core for removal. Repower the vehicle with its fire suppression system while strictly following any displayed safety instructions. Follow the uninstallation steps in reverse order, while installing the new condenser by using fresh O-ring as well as gasket seals, and providing the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. The refrigerant system evacuation and leak testing must be performed to finalize the process; then the system can be charged with refrigerant while filling the transmission fluid to its specified level.