Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC VIN R (2003)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Suction Accumulator to Compressor Line
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
REMOVAL
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Service and Repair, Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure,
See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Disconnect the spring lock coupling at the suction accumulator.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
4. Disconnect the spring lock coupling at the compressor manifold.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
5. Remove the suction accumulator to compressor line.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
2. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Service and Repair, Evacuating and Charging,
See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Evacuation and Charging