Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE:
- Installation of a new suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.
- If an A/C evaporator core leak is suspected, the A/C evaporator core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the A/C evaporator core housing.







4. Remove the six screws.







5. Carefully cut the seal in two places and separate the two halves of the evaporator housing.







6. Disconnect the suction accumulator/drier from the evaporator core outlet tube.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the fitting and tube, always use a backup wrench when removing the suction accumulator/drier.







7. Remove the screws and remove the suction accumulator/drier.







8. Remove the A/C evaporator core.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Service the new A/C evaporator core with the correct amount of PAG compressor oil YN-12-C F7AZ-19589-DA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with PAG compressor oil YN-12-C F7AZ-19589-DA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.