OEM 2009 Ford E-150 A/C Condenser

2009 Ford E-150 A/C Condenser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service the A/C condenser core for 4.6L, 5.4L, and 6.8L engines on 2009 Ford E-150?

  A: A mechanic must begin the A/C condenser core service by recovering the refrigerant from 4.6L, 5.4L, and 6.8L engines. The service starts with removing the Air Cleaner (ACL) engine component alongside outlet tubes followed by upper radiator air deflector detachment. The condenser fittings require nut removal for which you should discard the existing O-ring seals and gasket seals before tightening the new seals to 15 Nm (133 lb-in). The four radiator bracket bolts need removal as well as the two radiator brackets before reinstallation at 20 Nm (177 lb-in). First remove the two condenser bracket bolts and the two condenser brackets then torquing them to 12 Nm (106 lb-in). The radiator should be repositioned toward the back of the vehicle to create room for condenser removal operations while avoiding harm to the cooling fins during A/C condenser core handling. Reverse the removal procedure by installing new gasket seals and O-ring seals followed by lubricating the refrigerant system with an appropriate amount of clean PAG oil. The procedure ends with evacuation then leak testing and refrigerant charging of the system.