Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2001)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Condenser to Evaporator Line
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. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.
2. Disconnect the condenser to evaporator line spring lock coupling from the evaporator core.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
3. Disconnect the condenser to evaporator line from the condenser core and remove the condenser to evaporator line.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil or equivalent. See: Refrigerant Oil Addition.
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Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil or equivalent.
2. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system.
