Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the lug wrench.

Vehicles equipped with auxiliary climate control

Disconnect the auxiliary line fitting.

Fig 1: Auxiliary Line Fitting - With Torque Specification
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All vehicles

Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting at the suction accumulator.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Suction Line Retainer At Accumulator
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Remove the tube clamp.

Fig 3: Removing Tube Clamp
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Remove the pin-type retainers and the sight shield.

Fig 4: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers
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Disconnect the A/C condenser core inlet line.

Fig 5: Disconnecting A/C Condenser Core Inlet Line
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Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Pressure Cutoff Switch Electrical Connector
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4x4 vehicles

Loosen the A/C manifold and tube bolt and remove the manifold and tube assembly.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
  
  Fig 7: Loosening A/C Manifold And Tube Bolt And Removing Manifold And Tube Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4x2 vehicles

Loosen the A/C manifold and tube bolt and remove the manifold and tube assembly.

Fig 8: Loosening A/C Manifold And Tube Bolt And Removing Manifold And Tube Assembly
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Remove the pressure cutoff/dual function pressure switch.

Fig 9: Removing Pressure Cutoff/Dual Function Pressure Switch
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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 .
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .