Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the suction accumulator/drier to A/C evaporator core fitting.
CAUTION: Use a back-up wrench to prevent damage to the tubes.
5. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube spring lock coupling from the suction accumulator/drier.
6. Remove the suction accumulator/drier.
1 Remove the screw from the mounting bracket.
2 Lift the suction accumulator/drier out.
7. Transfer the A/C cycling switch to the new suction accumulator/drier.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Service the new suction accumulator/drier with the correct amount of PAG compressor oil, YN-12-C, F7AZ-19589-DA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.