OEM 2009 Ford F-150 A/C Condenser

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

• Q: How to service and repair the A/C Condenser Core on 2009 Ford F-150?

  A: Start the HVAC condenser core service by hoisting the vehicle in NEUTRAL gear then collecting the refrigerant before work begins. Start by detaching the six pin-type retainers of the upper radiator sight shield and afterward removing the upper radiator sight shield. Start by removing both side air deflector-to-headlamp pin-type retainers from the right-hand side and left-hand side respectively and then detach the five radiator side air deflector pin-type retainers from the condenser bracket. Set aside the side air deflectors. Disassemble the horn assembly bolt before placing the horn assembly in a safe position to which you should apply 10 Nm (89 lb-in) torque when reinstalling. Next remove the four junction box bracket bolts then place the junction box to the side before tightening all fasteners to 10 Nm (89 lb-in). The procedure requires the removal of four lower radiator air deflector pin-type retainers from the condenser bracket then removal of the condenser inlet fitting bolt to disconnect the fitting before discarding the O-ring seal and gasket seal while tightening to 15 Nm (133 lb-in) during reinstallation. Separate the condenser outlet fitting nut following disconnection and discard its O-ring as well as gasket seal before tightener to 15 Nm (133 lb-in) during reinstallation. First disconnect the ambient temperature sensor pin-type retainer where it attaches to the core support and then detach the hood latch cable pin-type retainer connected to the condenser core bracket. Lastly separate the power steering cooler line clip from its position on the top of the condenser core bracket. First detach the transmission cooler line pin-type retainers from the condenser bracket then release the two transmission cooler line clamps and disconnect the lines from the transmission cooler. You should tighten all reinstalling bolts and nuts to 15 Nm (133 lb-in). The power steering fluid cooler hose clamps should be released prior to disconnecting power steering cooler hoses from the condenser core. To separate the condenser from the radiator the cooling module needs to be placed at the rear before releasing two condenser core retaining clips simultaneously and then lifting the core upward for detachment. Reverse the removal steps to install the condenser core while using new gasket seals together with O-ring seals and filling it with the correct amount of clean PAG oil in the refrigerant system. Evacuation and leak detection of the refrigerant system will follow refrigerant charging.