Mountaineer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000)
Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.
3. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the suction accumulator/drier to A/C evaporator core fitting.
CAUTION: Use a back-up wrench to prevent damage to the tubes.
5. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube spring lock coupling from the suction accumulator/drier suction accumulator/drier.
6. Remove the suction accumulator/drier.
1
Remove the screw from the mounting bracket.
2
Lift the suction accumulator/drier out.