Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS article.
Remove the DC/DC converter. For additional information, refer to HIGH VOLTAGE CONVERTER/INVERTER article.
Remove the front auxiliary evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube spring lock coupling at the suction accumulator.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Remove the condenser core inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the 3 RH lower engine splash shield bolts and 1 pin-type retainer and remove the splash shield.

Fig 1: Right Engine Splash Shield

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the compressor manifold bolt.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 21 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
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.