Long story short...The A/C on my 2011 F150 Ecoboost went out. I am going to replace the compressor and condenser, but I haven't been able to find any write-ups on the procedure. No YouTube videos either. Is this a DIY job? Does anyone know of a good write-up or video I can reference? Just from popping the hood, it looks like it might be a weekend project.

 

do you have the proper licensing and tools to evac and recharge the a/c? You can't just vent that stuff to the atmosphere. Plus anytime the system is opened up, after its back together you have to draw a vacuum on it for at least 15 mins

 

Is that a state by state thing? I wasn't aware of any licensing required. The local auto shop told me they would loan me the tools needed to drain and refill the system. I have done a few searches and see plenty of videos walking through the evac/vacuum/recharge procedure though so I don't think that part will be a problem. I have already purchased the new compressor, condenser, and other parts necessary to do the job. I just would feel better having some sort of instructions or guide to help me through the process of removing the condenser.

 

its an EPA thing,

read this
https://www.epa.gov/mvac/epa-regulat...stem-servicing

you need to be licensed to even handle the machine, even if it is just hooking the hoses up to the car

 

It looks like that license only applies to people that work at a shop or are fixing a/c problems for money. "Technicians who repair or service MVAC systems for consideration (e.g., payment or bartering) must be trained and certified under section 609 by an EPA-approved technician training and certification programs." The only other certifications mentioned that I'm seeing is that the equipment being used to service the A/C system must be certified by the EPA as well. The equipment that I would be borrowing is certainly certified.