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 rear 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 rear auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with factory lines, it is necessary to cut the rear auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet lines for removal.

If equipped, disconnect the rear auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line tube-0 fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten the 3/8-inch tube-0 fitting to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- To install, tighten the 5/8-inch tube-0 fitting to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 intermediate auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the intermediate auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Rotate counter clockwise and remove the 2 intermediate auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line pin-type retainers and remove the lines.
- To install, push the retainers into place.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Inlet Line Pin-Type Retainer
  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. 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 .