OEM 2008 Lincoln Town Car A/C Condenser

2008 Lincoln Town Car A/C Condenser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install a new A/C condenser and ensuring it is not leaking transmission fluid on 2008 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: The condenser core operates as cooler hardware which contains an oil-to-air transmission cooler incorporated into its bottom rows. It becomes crucial to verify that the fluorescent dye originates from the refrigerant system rather than being caused by transmission fluid leak when replacing an A/C condenser to diagnose refrigerant leaks. Start by collecting the refrigerant when the vehicle sits in NEUTRAL position on a hoist. The installer should start with upper radiator sight shield removal before taking out the four lower side air deflector pin-type retainers and bottom cooling module air deflector. Detach both transmission cooler line fittings from the condenser before removing its two nuts and disconnecting the fittings. Dispose of the O-ring and gasket seals while tightening the fittings to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) when reinstalling. The procedure requires first removing the four upper side air deflector pin-type retainers followed by the two cooling module bracket bolts and later re-torqueing them to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) for installation. First remove the condenser bolt while detaching both cooling module brackets before taking out the power steering cooler from its clips on the cooling module. Reverse the extraction of the condenser core from the cooling module by tilting it upward for installation. Installation involves using new O-ring seals together with gasket seals and cleaning the refrigerant system with the proper amount of PAG oil. Evacuation then follows leakage detection and refrigerant system charging. The transmission fluid level needs to reach its specified mark during the final execution.