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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.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch connector.
    Fig 1: Removing A/C Cycling Switch Connector
    G02777415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the fitting and the tube, use a backup wrench when loosening or tightening the fitting nut.
  3. Disconnect the evaporator core outlet tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Evaporator Core Outlet Tube With Torque Specifications
      G02777416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the auxiliary fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Auxiliary Fitting With Torque Specifications
      G02777417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the manifold and tube assembly (19D734).
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Manifold And Tube Assembly With Torque Specifications
      G02777418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Detach the evaporator inlet from the clip.
    Fig 5: Removing Evaporator Inlet From The Clip
    G02777419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the suction accumulator screws and the suction accumulator.
    Fig 6: Removing Suction Accumulator Screws And Suction Accumulator With Torque Specifications
    G02777420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  9. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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