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Removal and Installation

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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 

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

    3. Vehicles equipped with auxiliary climate control 

  3. Disconnect the auxiliary line fitting
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 1: Auxiliary Line Fitting - With Torque Specification
      G03910523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. All vehicles 

  4. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube fitting at the suction accumulator.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 2: Identifying Suction Line Retainer At Accumulator
      G03905983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the tube clamp.
    Fig 3: Removing Tube Clamp
    G03910536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the pin-type retainers and the sight shield.
    Fig 4: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers
    G03899450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the condenser inlet fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Condenser Inlet Fitting
      G03910538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Pressure Cutoff Switch Electrical Connector
    G03910539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    9. 4x2 F-250 and 4x2 F-350 vehicles 

  9. Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .

    10. All vehicles 

  10. Loosen the bolt and remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
      Fig 7: Loosening Bolt And Removing Compressor Manifold And Tube Assembly
      G03910459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the pressure cutoff switch.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 8: Removing Pressure Cutoff Switch
      G03910542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure
  13. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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