Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2005)
Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
Suction Accumlator
Material
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 suction accumulator.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the spring lock couplings.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
3. Disconnect the low-charge protection switch electrical connector.
WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Remove the bolts and the suction accumulator.
WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
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Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.