Removal and Installation

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Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
Disconnect the A/C cycling switch connector.

Fig 1: Locating A/C Cycling Switch Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the fitting and the tube, use a backup wrench when loosening or tightening the fitting nut.

Disconnect the evaporator core outlet tube.
- To install, tighten to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).
- Discard the O-ring seal.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Evaporator Core Outlet Tube
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the auxiliary fitting.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Discard the O-ring seal.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Auxiliary Fitting
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the manifold and tube assembly.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Discard the O-ring seal.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Manifold And Tube Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Detach the evaporator inlet from the clip.

Fig 5: Locating Evaporator Inlet From Clip
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the suction accumulator screws and the suction accumulator.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Suction Accumulator Screws
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .