Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 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 & LIFTING .
- Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
- Remove the 2 front auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line front fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Disconnect the 2 front auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line rear fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Remove the front auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line bracket bolt and the front auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet lines.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Remove the auxiliary line bracket nut and detach the bracket.
- Remove the 2 auxiliary line bracket retainers and the front auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet lines.
- 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 .
- Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .