F 150 2WD Lightning V8-5.4L SOHC SC VIN 3 (2001)
Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
NOTE: Replacement of the 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. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the junction block splash shield.
3. Remove the two cable ends from the starter relay.
4. Remove the two bolts and reposition the junction block bracket.
5. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure to remove the refrigerant.
6. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.