Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
Part 2
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the accumulator.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
4. Remove the 4 spare tire carrier bolts and the 2 spare tire carrier shield pin-type retainers.
5. Remove the spare tire carrier.
6. Remove the 2 rear auxiliary evaporator line front fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
7. Remove the 2 rear auxiliary evaporator line rear fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
8. Remove the auxiliary line bracket nut.
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To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
9. Remove the 2 auxiliary line brackets.
10. Remove the rear auxiliary evaporator outlet line.
11. Remove the rear auxiliary evaporator inlet line.
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Discard the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) filter.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new O-ring seals.
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Install a new TXV filter.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
13. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
