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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the refrigerant system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Remove the engine cooling fans. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  3. Raise and support vehicle.
  4. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Remove the lower radiator hose, reservoir supply hose, and the radiator lower tube bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Hoses
    G01595024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the following:
    • A/C pressure switch.
    • Catalyst monitor sensor.
    • Push pin from the bracket.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Connectors
    G01595025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the A/C clutch electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting A/C Clutch Electrical Connector
    G01595026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove the radiator upper tube bolt, and disconnect the radiator vent tube.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Radiator Vent Tube And Upper Tube
    G01595027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and engine vent hose.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose And Engine Vent Hose
    G01595028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector retainer and harness pin-type retainer.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Oxygen Sensor Connector Retainer And Harness Pin-Type Retainer
    G01595029Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the two bolts, and remove the radiator tube assembly.
    Fig 7: Removing Radiator Tube Assembly
    G01595030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly peanut fitting from the condenser (19712).
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    Fig 8: Removing Tube Assembly Peanut Fitting From Condenser
    G01595031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Detach the wiring harness.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Pressure Cutoff Switch Electrical Connector
    G01595032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly (19D734) from the A/C compressor (19703).
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Compressor Manifold And Tube Assembly From A/C Compressor
    G01595033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly spring lock coupling from the suction accumulator (19C836). For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Tube Assembly Spring Lock Coupling From Suction Accumulator
    G01595034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
  20. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil or equivalent. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    • Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
  21. Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  22. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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