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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1985LYNX BASE, 2D HATCHBACK, 1.9 9, MTXIIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)HEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSA/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUALREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONCONDENSERREMOVAL
1985 Mercury Lynx Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, MTXII
Removal & Installation: Condenser: Removal
1985 Mercury Lynx Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, MTXIISECTION Removal
- Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Drain cooling system. Remove ignition coil from engine. Remove screw and nut retaining fan shroud to radiator. Disconnect A/C discharge line retaining clip from radiator fan shroud left retaining bolt. Disconnect fan motor wires and remove fan shroud.
- Disconnect upper coolant hose from radiator and lower coolant hose from water pump. If equipped with automatic transaxle, disconnect and plug transmission oil cooler line on transaxle. Remove radiator and lower hose as an assembly.
- Disconnect refrigerant line and compressor discharge line at condenser. Both lines are connected with spring-locked couplings. See Figure. Attach special tool (T81P-19623-G) to release spring.
- Close tool around coupling and push into cage toward condenser. Pull hose away from condenser and unclamp tool from disconnected coupling. Remove condenser upper bracket attaching screws. Remove condenser.
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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.