Standard A/C
REMOVAL1. Recover the refrigerant.
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the battery tray.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the battery tray.
4. Disconnect the evaporator discharge line.
CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.
5. Disconnect the compressor suction line.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Disconnect the compressor suction line.
CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.
6. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.
7. Remove the suction accumulator/drier.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the suction accumulator/drier.
8. Remove the A/C cycling switch.
INSTALLATION
1. Service the new 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-M1C231-B.
2. Install the A/C cycling switch.
^ Lubricate the new O-ring seals with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C), or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
3. Install the suction accumulator/drier.
1 Install the suction accumulator/drier.
2 Install the screws.
4. Connect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.
5. Connect the evaporator discharge line.
^ Lubricate the new O-ring seals with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C), or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and install the O-ring seals.
CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.
6. Connect the compressor suction line.
1 Lubricate the new O-ring seals with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C), or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B and install the O-ring seals.
2 Connect the compressor suction line.
3 Install the screw.
CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.
7. Install the battery tray.
8. Install the battery.
9. Evacuate and charge the A/C system.