Taurus V6-232 3.8L (1989)
Evaporator Case: Service and Repair
With Automatic Temperature Control A/C
Removal
Fig 46 Suction Accumulator Drier
Note: Whenever an evaporator case is removed, it will be necessary to replace the suction accumulator/drier.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain coolant from radiator into a clean container.
3. Discharge refrigerant from A/C system. Observe all safety precautions.
4. Disconnect heater hoses from heater core.
Plug heater core tubes, or blow any coolant from heater core with low-pressure air.
5. Disconnect vacuum supply hose from in-line vacuum check valve in engine compartment.
6. Disconnect liquid line and accumulator from evaporator core at dash panel.
Cap refrigerant lines and evaporator core to prevent entrance of dirt and moisture.
7. Remove instrument panel, and place it on front seat.
8. Remove screw holding instrument panel shake brace to evaporator case and remove instrument panel shake brace.