Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Suction Accumulator to Compressor Line - 4.6L

Material

Item Specification
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN- 12-C) WSH-M1C231- B

Removal and Installation

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.

1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Disconnect the spring lock coupling at the suction accumulator.

  • Discard the O-ring seals.

Suction Accumulator to Compressor Line - 4.6L

4. Disconnect the spring lock coupling at the compressor manifold.

  • Discard the O-ring seals.

Suction Accumulator to Compressor Line - 4.6L

5. Remove the suction accumulator to compressor line.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  • Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
  • Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to Section.

7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section.

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