Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Excursion. 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 & LIFTING -- EXCURSION & F250-F550 SUPER DUTY
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

Vehicles equipped with auxiliary climate control

Disconnect the auxiliary line fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Auxiliary Line Fitting With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting at the suction accumulator/drier (19C836).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Manifold And Tube Fitting At Suction Accumulator/Drier (19C836) With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the tube clamp.

Fig 3: Removing Tube Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the pin-type retainers and the sight shield.

Fig 4: Removing Pin-Type Retainers And Sight Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the condenser inlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
Fig 5: Disconnect The A/C Condenser Core Inlet Line With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the turbo charge air inlet pipe.
- Loosen the clamp at the turbo.
- Loosen the clamp at the intercooler.
- Remove the air inlet pipe.
  
  Fig 6: Turbo Charge Air Inlet Pipe
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.

Fig 7: Pressure Cutoff Switch Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4x2 Excursion, 4x2 F-250 and 4x2 F-350 vehicles
Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Loosen the bolt and remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
Fig 8: Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the pressure cutoff switch (19D594).
- Discard the O-ring seal.
Fig 9: Remove the pressure cutoff switch (19D594) With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .