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<blockquote data-quote="KaiserM715" data-source="post: 760756" data-attributes="member: 63"><p>So I popped my condenser while swapping out my auxiliary transmission cooler (<a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f52/upgrading-stock-oem-trans-cooler-16255/index5.html#post759761" target="_blank">http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f52/upgrading-stock-oem-trans-cooler-16255/index5.html#post759761</a>). Given some timing constraints, I had to replace it rather than repair it.</p><p> </p><p> Here are the parts you will need:</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Condenser: Motorcraft YJ549</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Seals: 2 x Motorcraft YF-3534 O-Ring Kit</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Recommended: new christmas tree connectors for all of the radiator shrouding</p><p> </p><p> I bought the condenser locally and bought the seals online.</p><p> </p><p> Tools:</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>10 mm socket – horn, hood latch, fuse box</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>10 mm wrench</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>13 mm socket (I think) – radiator bolts</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Side cutters – christmas trees, existing zip-ties</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Zip-ties</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Zip-tie gun</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Hose clamp pliers (I used this model: <a href="http://www.tooltopia.com/astro-pneumatic-9409a.aspx" target="_blank">Bottom-line pricing on Astro Pneumatic - 9409A at ToolTopia.com</a>)</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span><img src="http://www.tooltopia.com/_img/AST/AST9409A.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p> A big thanks to @pirateair for hooking me up with the R&R procedure. I think the estimate is 1.5 hrs, which I find completely laughable.</p><p> Here are all of the things that you will need to disconnect before you can lean the radiator back:</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Blue – clips for fluid lines (transmission, power steering)</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Red – fasteners (horn, hood latch, power steering cooler)</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Yellow – christmas tree connectors (the fastest, easiest way is to cut them and then replace them)</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Green – push-in clips (horn wiring, hood release cable, air temp sensor)</p><p> [ATTACH=full]238096[/ATTACH]</p><p> </p><p> Continued:</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Purple – fasteners (electrical fuse)</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Orange – fasteners (upper radiator mount)</p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Symbol'">· </span>Blue – clip for power steering line</p><p> [ATTACH=full]238097[/ATTACH]</p><p> </p><p> This is what it looks like when you all of that stuff disconnected and set aside:</p><p> [ATTACH=full]238098[/ATTACH]</p><p> Take note of the two refrigerant line connections on the left side. Each has a seal as well as an o-ring that were replaced with the new parts above.</p><p> </p><p> Now you lean the radiator back and have to tackle the hoses to the power steering cooler integrated into the condenser (which also makes this one about $50 more than the others). The hose clamp pliers make this job MUCH, MUCH easier.</p><p> [ATTACH=full]238099[/ATTACH]</p><p> </p><p> Overall, this job took me about 4-5 hrs. Not cutting the christmas trees really slowed me down and it also took some effort to get the condenser frame to the point where the condenser could be removed. Another issue to contend with is the mess that the power steering fluid makes as it is tough to do much about it as you are trying to get the condenser frame out.</p><p> </p><p> Total cost was about $380, including the cost of vaccing down the system and recharging by a shop. I will try and get the other condenser fixed and sell it later.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KaiserM715, post: 760756, member: 63"] So I popped my condenser while swapping out my auxiliary transmission cooler ([URL]http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f52/upgrading-stock-oem-trans-cooler-16255/index5.html#post759761[/URL]). Given some timing constraints, I had to replace it rather than repair it. Here are the parts you will need: [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Condenser: Motorcraft YJ549 [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Seals: 2 x Motorcraft YF-3534 O-Ring Kit [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Recommended: new christmas tree connectors for all of the radiator shrouding I bought the condenser locally and bought the seals online. Tools: [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]10 mm socket – horn, hood latch, fuse box [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]10 mm wrench [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]13 mm socket (I think) – radiator bolts [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Side cutters – christmas trees, existing zip-ties [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Zip-ties [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Zip-tie gun [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Hose clamp pliers (I used this model: [URL="http://www.tooltopia.com/astro-pneumatic-9409a.aspx"]Bottom-line pricing on Astro Pneumatic - 9409A at ToolTopia.com[/URL]) [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT][IMG]http://www.tooltopia.com/_img/AST/AST9409A.jpg[/IMG] A big thanks to @pirateair for hooking me up with the R&R procedure. I think the estimate is 1.5 hrs, which I find completely laughable. Here are all of the things that you will need to disconnect before you can lean the radiator back: [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Blue – clips for fluid lines (transmission, power steering) [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Red – fasteners (horn, hood latch, power steering cooler) [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Yellow – christmas tree connectors (the fastest, easiest way is to cut them and then replace them) [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Green – push-in clips (horn wiring, hood release cable, air temp sensor) [ATTACH=full]238096[/ATTACH] Continued: [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Purple – fasteners (electrical fuse) [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Orange – fasteners (upper radiator mount) [FONT=Symbol]· [/FONT]Blue – clip for power steering line [ATTACH=full]238097[/ATTACH] This is what it looks like when you all of that stuff disconnected and set aside: [ATTACH=full]238098[/ATTACH] Take note of the two refrigerant line connections on the left side. Each has a seal as well as an o-ring that were replaced with the new parts above. Now you lean the radiator back and have to tackle the hoses to the power steering cooler integrated into the condenser (which also makes this one about $50 more than the others). The hose clamp pliers make this job MUCH, MUCH easier. [ATTACH=full]238099[/ATTACH] Overall, this job took me about 4-5 hrs. Not cutting the christmas trees really slowed me down and it also took some effort to get the condenser frame to the point where the condenser could be removed. Another issue to contend with is the mess that the power steering fluid makes as it is tough to do much about it as you are trying to get the condenser frame out. Total cost was about $380, including the cost of vaccing down the system and recharging by a shop. I will try and get the other condenser fixed and sell it later. [/QUOTE]
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