Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the A/C cycling switch.







3. Remove the nuts from the A/C manifold and tube mounting bracket.







4. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube from the suction accumulator.

CAUTION: Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.







5. Remove the two suction accumulator mounting bracket nuts.







6. Disconnect the suction line from the A/C evaporator core.

CAUTION: Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.

7. Remove the suction accumulator.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Lubricate the new suction accumulator with the correct amount of PAG Compressor Oil YN-12-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.