Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

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.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable; refer to Battery.
2. Perform the Discharging and Recovery Procedure. Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery procedure








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







4. Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting.
1 Remove the nut.
2 Disconnect the fitting.







5. Remove the accumulator bracket clamping bolt.







6. Disconnect the suction accumulator/drier spring lock coupling from the A/C evaporator core.







7. Remove the suction accumulator/drier.







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

INSTALLATION

















1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
^ Service the replacement suction accumulator/drier with the correct amount of PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C23 I-B.
Refrigerant Oil Addition