Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 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 AND LIFTING article.
Recover refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS article.
Remove the RH splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
Remove the compressor outlet fitting bolt and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge 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 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.