Well guys my ac condensor is leaking..........I'm thinking of replacing it, anyone out there done this themselves before..........is it possible for me take it out and put the new one in real quick without any problems and then recharge............any advise or maybe just a quick tutorial on how to do it............I really don't want to take this to the shop if I can do it.......I also know about the 134 and the air.

96 F250 7.3

 

From my Ford Shop Manual:

1.Recover refrigerant from system following recommended service procedures. Observe all safety precautions.

2.Disconnect condenser to evaporator tube from A/C condenser core. Cap condenser to evaporator tube to prevent entrance of dirt and moisture.

3.Disconnect A/C compressor to condenser discharge line from A/C condenser core. Cap A/C compressor to condenser discharge line to prevent entrance of dirt and moisture.

4.Partially drain radiator and disconnect upper heater water hose from radiator.

5.Working under vehicle, remove two screws attaching two lower mounting brackets to front radiator support.

6.Remove bolts from radiator upper retaining brackets.

7.Tilt top of radiator rearward and remove two screws attaching two upper mounting brackets to rear side of radiator support.

8.Lift A/C condenser core from vehicle.

Not very hard to do, just make sure that you do not cross thread any connections and you'll need to pull a vacuum on the system before refilling (but you probably already know that).

 

And here's the Installation from the manual:

1.Position A/C condenser core to vehicle with lower mounting brackets on front side of radiator support and upper brackets on rear side.

2.Install four screws attaching four mounting brackets to radiator support. Tighten screws to 13-18 N-m (10-14 lb-ft).

3.Move radiator into correct installed position and install bolts to upper retaining brackets.

4.Connect radiator upper heater water hose to radiator and fill cooling system to specified level. Refer to «Section 03-03».

5.Using a new O-ring lubricated with clean refrigerant oil, connect A/C compressor to condenser discharge line to A/C condenser core. Tighten connection to 6.78-13.56 N-m (5-10 lb-ft).

6.Connect condenser to evaporator tube to A/C condenser core using a new O-ring lubricated with clean refrigerant oil. Tighten connection to 21-27 N-m (15-20 lb-ft).

7.Leak test, evacuate and charge system following recommended service procedures. Refer to «Section 12-00». Observe all safety precautions.

8.Check system for proper operation.

9.Refer to Evaporator Core and/or A/C Condenser Core on Vehicle Leak Test in «Section 12-00».

 

Thanks for the info..

 

ive had mine out a couple of times and the biggest problem i had was shimmy n the condensor up and out and back in its tough but it'll slide through. mine was kinda a bitch

 

Anytime the system is open you should replace the accumulator also-it has dessicant in it and absorbs moisture from the air and can cause system freeze up.