Suction Accumulator
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) | WSH-M1C231-B |
| Refrigerant Compressor Oil (Mineral Oil) F73Z-19577-AA (Motorcraft YN-9-A) | ESH-M2C31-A2 |
CAUTION:
Refrigerant Compressor Oil (mineral oil) F73Z-19577-AA (Motorcraft YN-9-A) should be used to lubricate R-134a refrigerant system O-ring seals only and should not be added to the R-134a refrigerant system as an A/C compressor lubricant. PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231 -B only should be used as an A/C compressor lubricant.
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.
NOTE:
New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean mineral oil, must be installed before reconnecting any A/C fitting which has been disconnected.
- Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, REFER to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
- Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY for 4.0L engines or AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY for 4.6L engines.
- Remove the radiator grille. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - EXTERIOR .
- Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
- Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, REFER to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .