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 the R-134a refrigerant system as an A/C compressor lubricant. PAG refrigerant compressor oil F7AZ-19D589-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. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.

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

CAUTION: Use a back-up wrench to prevent damage to the tubes.

Disconnect the suction accumulator refrigerant lines.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Suction Accumulator Refrigerant Lines
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the suction accumulator bracket screws and the suction accumulator (19C836).

Fig 3: Removing Suction Accumulator Bracket Screws And Suction Accumulator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If a new suction accumulator is to be installed, transfer the A/C cycling switch (19E561) to the new suction accumulator.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean mineral oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil or equivalent. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .