Removal and Installation

NOTE: Replacement of the suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.

The suction accumulator/drier should be replaced if one of these conditions exist:
- The suction accumulator/drier is perforated.
- The refrigerant system has been opened to the atmosphere for a period of time longer than required to make a minor repair.
- There is evidence of moisture in the system such as internal corrosion of metal refrigerant lines or the refrigerant oil is thick and dark.

NOTE: The compressor oil from vehicles equipped with an FS-10 A/C compressor may have a dark color while maintaining a normal oil viscosity. This is normal for this A/C compressor because carbon from the A/C compressor piston rings will discolor the oil.

When replacing the suction accumulator/drier, the procedure given here must be followed to make sure the total oil charge in the system is correct after the new suction accumulator/drier is installed.







- Drain the oil from the removed suction accumulator/drier into a suitable measuring container: Drill one or two 13 mm (1/2 inch) holes in the bottom of the old suction accumulator/drier to make sure all the oil has drained out.
- Add the same amount plus 60 ml (2 ounces) of clean new PAG Compressor Oil Motorcraft YN-12c F7AZ-19589-DA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B to the new suction accumulator/drier.

REMOVAL

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED

Description Tool Number
Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (3/4 inch) 412-040 (T85L-19623-A)
Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (5/8 inch) 412-038 (T83P-19623-C)

1. Discharge A/C system.
2. Remove bolt and nut from radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
3. Remove nut retaining A/C hose support bracket.







4. Disconnect Suction accumulator/drier inlet tube from A/C evaporator core outlet using 3/4 inch Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool 412-040 (T85L-19623-A). Cap A/C evaporator core outlet to prevent entrance of dirt and moisture.
5. Disconnect A/C manifold and tube from suction accumulator/drier using 5/8 inch Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool 412-038 (T83P-19623-C). Cap A/C manifold and tube to prevent entrance of dirt and moisture.







6. Disconnect wire harness connector from A/C cycling switch on top of suction accumulator/drier.







7. Loosen screw holding suction accumulator/drier in A/C accumulator bracket and remove suction accumulator/drier from A/C accumulator bracket.







8. Remove A/C cycling switch from suction accumulator/drier.

INSTALLATION
1. Install A/C cycling switch on suction accumulator/drier.
2. Position suction accumulator/drier in A/C accumulator bracket.
3. Using new O-ring seals lubricated with clean PAG Compressor Oil Motorcraft YN-12c F7AZ-19589-DA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B, connect suction accumulator/drier inlet tube to A/C evaporator core outlet and A/C manifold and tube to suction accumulator/drier.
4. Tighten screw in A/C accumulator bracket.
5. Connect wire harness connector to A/C cycling switch.
6. Install A/C hose support bracket and retaining nut.
7. Install radiator coolant recovery reservoir and engine ground strap with bolt and nut.
8. Connect hoses to radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
9. Leak-test, evacuate and charge the system. Observe all safety precautions.
10. Check system for proper operation.