Condenser (refrigerator) core — removal and installation (Focus 1)

Name	Specification
O-ring seals	green

Removal

All cars

1. Drain the refrigerant from the air conditioning system. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00.

2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for additional information.

3.

NOTE: Do not drain the coolant from the cooling system.

Remove the radiator shroud.



4.

CAUTION: Cap the refrigerant lines and A/C condenser to prevent dirt from entering.

Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the condenser.



Vehicles with common rail fuel injection systems

5.

CAUTION: Cap the refrigerant lines and A/C condenser to prevent dirt from entering.

Disconnect the upper refrigerant line from the condenser.



6.

CAUTION: Cap the refrigerant lines and A/C condenser to prevent dirt from entering.

Disconnect the lower refrigerant line from the condenser.



All cars

7.

CAUTION: Support the radiator crossmember using a transmission jack or similar device.

Release the radiator cross member (left side shown).



8. Remove the air conditioning condenser.

• 1. Release the capacitor (one side shown).
• 2. Pull the capacitor aside.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Install new O-rings on the refrigerant lines.

NOTE: Apply clean refrigeration oil to the O-rings of the refrigerant lines before installation.

Install the elements back in place, working in reverse order.

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