Suction Accumulator/Drier

NOTE: Replacement of the suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.

The suction accumulator/drier should be replaced if one of the following conditions exist:

• The suction accumulator/drier is perforated.
• There is evidence of moisture in the system such as internal corrosion of metal refrigerant lines or the refrigerant oil is thick and dark.

NOTE: The compressor oil from vehicles equipped with an FS-10 A/C compressor may have a dark color while maintaining a normal oil viscosity. This is normal for this A/C compressor because carbon from the A/C compressor piston rings will discolor the oil.

When replacing the suction accumulator/drier, the procedure given here must be followed to ensure that the total oil charge in the system is correct after the new suction accumulator/drier is installed.

• Drain the oil from the removed suction accumulator/drier into a suitable measuring container. Drill one or two 1/2-inch holes in the bottom of the old suction accumulator/drier to ensure that all the oil has drained out.
• Add the same amount of clean new refrigerant oil plus 60 ml (2 ounces) to the new suction accumulator/drier. Use only the Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.

Removal

1. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system. Observe all safety precautions. For additional information, refer to Section 12-00.

2. Remove A/C cycling switch (19E561) as outlined.

3. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube (19D734) at the suction accumulator/drier . Cap the A/C manifold and tube and suction accumulator/drier to prevent the entrance of dirt and moisture.

4. Remove the nut holding the suction accumulator/drier in the A/C accumulator bracket (19D606) .
   
   Suction Accumulator/Drier
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	—	Wire Harness
   2	19D734	A/C Manifold and Tube
   3	—	A/C Evaporator Core Outlet Tube (Part of 19860)
   4	19C836	Suction Accumulator/Drier
   5	N808448-S60	Nut
   6	19D606	A/C Accumulator Bracket
   7	19E561	A/C Cycling Switch
   A	—	Tighten to 6.6-9.4 Nm (58-83 Lb-In)

5. Disconnect the suction accumulator/drier inlet tube from the A/C evaporator core outlet tube and remove the suction accumulator/drier .

Installation

1. Position the suction accumulator/drier into the A/C accumulator bracket .

2. Using new O-rings lubricated with clean Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B, connect the suction accumulator/drier inlet tube to the A/C evaporator core outlet.

3. Install the nut on the A/C accumulator bracket . Tighten nut to 6.6-9.4 Nm (58-83 lb-in).

4. Using new O-rings seal lubricated with clean Motorcraft YN-12c refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B, connect the A/C manifold and tube to the suction accumulator/drier .

5. Install the A/C cycling switch and connect wire harness as outlined.

6. Leak-test, evacuate and charge the system following the recommended service procedures. Observe all safety precautions. For additional information, refer to Section 12-00.

7. Check the system for proper operation.