Removal and Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer and 2003 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Installation of a new 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 accumulator.

NOTE: New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean PAG oil, must be installed before reconnecting any A/C fitting which has been disconnected.

NOTE: Clean and lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only if needed.

Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
Remove the LH quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - INTERIOR .
Detach the headliner duct from the auxiliary climate control housing.
Illustration 1 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 1: Identifying Auxiliary Climate Control Housing, Assembly And Components Removing Sequence (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Illustration 2 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 2: Identifying Auxiliary Climate Control Housing, Assembly And Components Removing Sequence (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 .
Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .