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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FUSION AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.5L
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Condenser Core - 3.5L
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: Use only the Air Conditioning (A/C) refrigerant compressor oil specified for this vehicle configuration. Use of any A/C refrigerant compressor oil other than what is specified will contaminate and damage the A/C system.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the radiator.
3. Release the 2 power steering cooler hose clamps and disconnect the power steering cooler hoses from the condenser core.
4. Remove the 2 condenser fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
5. Remove the condenser core.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals.
- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
7. 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.