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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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY .
  3. Position the speed control actuator assembly aside.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Detach the wire harness.
    3. Remove the 3 nuts and position the speed control actuator aside.
      • To install, tighten to 7 N.m (62 lb-in).
        Fig 1: Identifying Speed Control Actuator, Connector & Wire Harness
        G04621621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 2 compressor manifold and tube assembly bracket nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  5. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube spring lock coupling at the suction accumulator.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
  6. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove the condenser core inlet fitting nut and disconnect the condenser core inlet fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      • To install, tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  8. Remove the RH splash shield. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  9. If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater.
  10. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
  11. Remove the compressor manifold bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).
  12. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
  13. 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 .
  14. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
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