Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. 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.

Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS article.
Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
Remove the PCM bracket.
- Remove the 3 PCM bracket bolts.
- 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 AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.