A/C Condenser Outlet Tube - Refrigerant Leak

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Article No. AIR CONDITIONING - LEAKS REFRIGERANT -
87-20-19 CONDENSER OUTLET TUBE CRACKED


LIGHT TRUCK: 1984-87 ECONOLINE

ISSUE: Refrigerant leaks at the condenser outlet tube to the receiver/drier fitting may be caused by a fitting that was overtightened during production. The overtightening of the fitting may cause the condenser outlet tube to crack.

ACTION: To correct this, install a new condenser outlet tube. Torque the outlet tube to receiver/drier fitting to 5-10 ft.lbs. (7-13 N-m).

NOTE: It is not necessary to replace the condenser assembly.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E4UZ-19835-A Condenser Outlet Tube B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: SP872019A
TIME: 0.9 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 19835 - Code: 01