Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. From inside vehicle pull hood lock release handle to release hood.
2. Lift hood and support with hood support rod.
3. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Observe all safety precautions. Refrigerant Recovery
4. Disconnect wire harness connector from A/C cycling switch







5. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube using Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool T83P-19623-C or equivalent at the suction accumulator/drier. Cap the A/C manifold and tube and suction accumulator/drier to prevent the entrance of dirt and moisture.
6. Raise vehicle.
7. Remove radiator air deflector.







8. Remove two bolts retaining the A/C accumulator bracket to the front sub-frame.
9. Pull suction accumulator/drier down along side front sub-frame to improve access to evaporator to compressor suction line.
10. Unscrew the A/C cycling switch from the top of the suction accumulator/drier.







11. Disconnect evaporator to compressor suction line using Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool T83P-19623-C or equivalent at the suction accumulator/drier. Cap the evaporator to compressor suction line and suction accumulator/drier to prevent the entrance of dirt and moisture.
12. Remove suction accumulator/drier from vehicle.







13. Loosen bolt retaining suction accumulator/drier to A/C accumulator bracket and remove from A/C accumulator bracket.


INSTALLATION
1. Position the suction accumulator/drier into the A/C accumulator bracket. Do not tighten clamp bolt at this time.
2. Lubricate the O-ring seal on the suction accumulator/drier nipple with clean Motorcraft YN-12b refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford Specification WSH-M1C231-B.
3. Screw the A/C cycling switch on the suction accumulator/drier nipple and hand-tighten.
4. Using a new C-ring lubricated with clean Motorcraft YN-12b refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford Specification WSH-M1C231-B, connect the suction accumulator/drier inlet tube to the evaporator to compressor suction line.
5. Install the A/C accumulator bracket to the front sub-frame with two retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 10-12 N.m (7-9 Lb-Ft).
6. Using a new O-ring seal lubricated with clean Motorcraft YN-12b refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B, connect the A/C manifold and tube to the suction accumulator/drier.
7. Connect wiring harness connector to A/C electronic door actuator motor.
8. Tighten bolt retaining suction accumulator/drier to A/C accumulator bracket to 7-9 N.m (62-79 Lb-In).
9. Install radiator air deflector.
10. Leak-test evacuate and charge the system following the recommended service procedures. Observe all safety precautions. Service and Repair
11. Check the system for proper operation.