Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
A/C Evaporator Core Housing Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system.
3. NOTE: Whenever the A/C evaporator core housing is removed, it will be necessary to replace the suction accumulator / drier. Disconnect
the evaporator to compressor suction line from the suction accumulator/drier using Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool
T81P-19623-G1 or G2 and plug the openings to prevent dirt and excessive moisture from entering. Position the hose away from suction
accumulator / drier assembly.
4. Disconnect the condenser to evaporator tube from the A/C evaporator core inlet tube using Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool
T81P-19623-G1 and G2 and plug the openings. Position the condenser to evaporator tube away from the A/C evaporator core housing assembly.
5. Drain coolant from radiator. Save coolant for reuse.
6. Loosen the hose clamps and disconnect the heater water hoses (18472) from the heater core tubes.
7. Remove the two nuts retaining purge valve mounting bracket to the cowl top extension. Position purge valve and bracket away from A/C
evaporator core housing.
8. Remove radiator coolant recovery reservoir. Position radiator coolant recovery reservoir forward, away from A / C evaporator core housing.
