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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012E 250 V8-5.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER HVACSERVICE AND REPAIRCONDENSER CORE
2012 Ford E 250 V8-5.4L
Condenser Core
2012 Ford E 250 V8-5.4LSECTION Condenser Core
Condenser Core
Removal and Installation
NOTE: If an A/C condenser core leak is suspected, the A/C condenser core must be leak-tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet tubes.
3. Remove the upper radiator air deflector.
4. Remove the condenser fitting nuts and disconnect the condenser fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
5. Remove the 4 radiator bracket bolts and the 2 radiator brackets.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
6. Remove the 2 condenser bracket bolts and the 2 condenser brackets.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
7. Position the radiator rearward to provide clearance for condenser removal.
8. NOTICE: Do not damage the cooling fins while handling the Air Conditioning (A/C) condenser core.
Remove the condenser core.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system.
10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.