Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY .
Remove the RH splash shield. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector.
Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
Remove the compressor inlet fitting bolt and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
Remove the 2 suction accumulator to compressor line bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
Disconnect the suction accumulator outlet spring lock coupling.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Remove the suction accumulator-to-compressor line.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- 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 .