Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.







3. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.







4. Disconnect the [1][2]suction accumulator/drier to A/C evaporator core fitting.

CAUTION: Use a back-up wrench to prevent damage to the tubes.







5. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube spring lock coupling from the [1][2]suction accumulator/drier suction accumulator/drier.







6. Remove the [1][2]suction accumulator/drier.
1 Remove the screw from the mounting bracket.
2 Lift the [1][2]suction accumulator/drier out.

7. Transfer the A/C cycling switch to the new [1][2]suction accumulator/drier.

INSTALLATION












1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Service the new [1][2]suction accumulator/drier with the correct amount of PAG compressor oil, YN-12-C, F7AZ-19589-DA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. See: Refrigerant Oil Addition.