E 350 V8-5.4L (2008)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Suction Accumulator to Compressor Line
SUCTION ACCUMULATOR TO COMPRESSOR LINE
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the RH front wheel and tire.
4. Remove the A/C compressor suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
5. Remove the suction accumulator outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
6. Remove the suction accumulator-to-compressor line.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
8. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
