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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY .
  2. Loosen the nuts and disconnect the passenger zone valve line fittings.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    • To install, tighten to 17 N.m (13 lb-ft).
  3. Remove the passenger zone valve mounting nut.
    • To install, tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the passenger zone valve.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install new O-ring seals.
    • Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
  6. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
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