Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
Accumulator HVAC: Description and Operation
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator/drier 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/drier.
An A/C evaporator core orifice or O-ring seal is not considered a major component but a new A/C evaporator core orifice should be installed whenever a
new A/C compressor is installed for lack of performance.
A new suction accumulator/drier should be installed if one of the following conditions exist:
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The suction accumulator/drier is perforated.
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There is evidence of moisture in the system such as internal corrosion of metal refrigerant lines or the refrigerant oil is thick and dark.
The suction accumulator/drier is mounted to the A/C accumulator bracket to the right of the vehicle center line. The inlet tube of the suction
accumulator/drier is attached to the evaporator to accumulator/drier suction line. The outlet tube attaches to the evaporator to compressor suction line.
After entering the inlet of the suction accumulator/drier, heavier oil-laden refrigerant contacts an internally mounted dome (which serves as an umbrella)
and drips down onto the bottom of the canister.
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A small diameter oil bleed hole, in the bottom of the vapor return tube, allows the accumulated heavier liquid refrigerant and oil mixture to
re-enter the compressor suction line at a controlled rate.
