F 150 2WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2007)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Suction Accumulator to Compressor Line
SUCTION ACCUMULATOR TO COMPRESSOR LINE
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator 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.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. 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).
3. 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 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
4. Remove the suction accumulator-to-compressor line.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install a new gasket seal and O-ring seals.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
6. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
