Escort L4-110 1.8L DOHC (1994)
Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
SUCTION ACCUMULATOR/DRIER
Removal
1. Discharge the A/C system system into an approved recovery device.
2. Remove the A/C tube lock coupling clips from the liquid line.
3. Disconnect the condenser to evaporator tube at the evaporator.
4. Remove the wire harness adjacent to the suction accumulator/drier from the locator bracket. Position the wire harness out of the way.
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor suction manifold and tube from the suction accumulator/drier. Use an appropriate spring lock coupling tool.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C cyclic switch.
7. Loosen the mounting strap bolt.
NOTE: The spring lock coupling tool should be placed around the accumulator tube with the spring in the up position.
8. Disconnect the suction accumulator/drier from the evaporator outlet tube. Use an appropriate spring lock coupling tool.