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Suction Accumulator/Drier - Standard A/C: Installation

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  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. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  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.
      Fig 1: Installing A/C Cycling Switch
      G01452945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the suction accumulator/drier.
    1. Install the suction accumulator/drier.
    2. Install the screws.
      Fig 2: Installing Suction Accumulator/Drier
      G01452946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Connecting A/C Cycling Switch Electrical Connector
    G01452947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.
  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.
      Fig 4: Connecting Evaporator Discharge Line
      G01452948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. 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.
      Fig 5: Connecting Compressor Suction Line
      G01452949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the battery tray.
    Fig 6: Installing Battery Tray
    G01452950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  9. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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