Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







2. Remove the junction block splash shield.







3. Disconnect the two fuse block cable ends from the starter relay.







4. Unclip the mega fuses from the junction block bracket.







5. Disconnect the two 42-pin bulkhead electrical connections and remove them from the junction block bracket.







6. Disconnect the l6-pin electrical connection and the single pin electrical connection.







7. Remove the bolts and the junction block bracket.
8. Recover the refrigerant.







9. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.







10. Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting.

CAUTION: Use a backup wrench to prevent damage to the tubes.







11. Remove the accumulator bracket clamping bolt.







12. Disconnect the suction accumulator/drier spring lock coupling from the A/C evaporator core.







13. Remove the suction accumulator/drier.







14. Remove the A/C cycling switch from the top of the suction accumulator/drier.

INSTALLATION



























1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
- Service the replacement suction accumulator/drier with the correct amount of YN-12c Motorcraft Oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.