OEM Ford F-150 Heritage A/C Condenser

Ford F-150 Heritage A/C Condenser Parts and Q&A

• Condenser Assembly
  7L3Z-19712-AB
  Q: How to Service and Repair the A/C Condenser Core on Ford F-150 Heritage?

  A:

  Lubrication of R-134a refrigerant system O-ring seals requires exclusive use of Refrigerant Compressor Oil (Mineral Oil) F73Z-19577-AA (Motorcraft YN-9-A). However, never add this oil to the R-134a refrigerant system as an A/C compressor lubricant since PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent oil from WSH-M1C231-B Ford specification serves as the proper A/C compressor lubricant. The replacement of a new suction accumulator remains unnecessary when a failed A/C compressor or damaged suction accumulator do not cause system contamination. Before taking out the A/C condenser core test for leaks to verify any potential system breach. The refrigerant recovery needs to be performed first followed by air deflector and jack handle removal along with the air deflector screws. Begin by unbolting the radiator brackets after which you disconnect the A/C lines from the condenser core and unfasten the condenser bracket bolts until the condenser core becomes removable. The installation involves following the removal steps in reverse order while installing fresh O-rings that received oil lubrication from clean mineral oil sources followed by correct clean mineral oil lubrication of the refrigerant system.