A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision

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AIR CONDITIONING - SUCTION ACCUMULATOR/ DRIER - SHOP MANUAL REVISION

Article No. 88-25-5

FORD: 1986-88 ESCORT, EXP, TEMPO, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD, TAURUS, CROWN VICTORIA

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-87 LYNX, CAPRI
1986-88 TOPAZ, COUGAR, SABLE, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, CONTINENTAL, LINCOLN TOWN CAR

LIGHT TRUCK: 1986-88 AEROSTAR, RANGER, BRONCO II, F-SERIES BRONCO
1988 ECONOLINE

ISSUE: The recommended service replacement guidelines for the suction accumulator/ drier assembly have been changed. The suction accumulator/drier should be replaced whenever a major A/C system component such as the compressor, evaporator core, condenser or refrigerant lines are replaced.

ACTION: If a major A/C system component is replaced, replace the suction accumulator/drier assembly. This information should be noted in your 1986-88 Shop Manuals.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
OASIS CODES: 2610, 2611, 2612, 2800