Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Suction Accumulator Components

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.

Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the PCM bracket.
1. Remove the 3 PCM bracket bolts.
2. Remove the PCM bracket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the suction accumulator outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Disconnect the suction accumulator inlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Remove the 2 suction accumulator bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Remove the suction accumulator.
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 .