Mountaineer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
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. If an A/C evaporator core leak is
suspected, the A/C evaporator core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure, please refer to Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/ See: Service and
Repair
3. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
1
Disconnect the A/C blower motor electrical connector.
2
Disconnect the A/C blower motor resistor electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the heater core.
1
Disconnect the heater water hoses.
2
Disconnect the heater water control valve vacuum hose.