Removal and Installation
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CAUTION:
Refrigerant Compressor Oil (mineral oil) F73Z-19577-AA (Motorcraft YN-9-A) should be used to lubricate R-134a refrigerant system O-ring seals only and should not be added to R-134a refrigerant systems as an A/C compressor lubricant. PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B only should be used as an A/C compressor lubricant.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the A/C cycling switch connector.
- Disconnect the evaporator core outlet tube.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- Disconnect the auxiliary fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- Disconnect the manifold and tube assembly (19D734).
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- Detach the evaporator inlet from the clip.
- Remove the suction accumulator screws and the suction accumulator.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean mineral oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean mineral oil. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the fitting and the tube, use a backup wrench when loosening or tightening the fitting nut.