E 250 V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
SUCTION ACCUMULATOR
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Refrigerant Compressor Oil (Mineral Oil) F73Z-19577-AA (Motorcraft YN-9-A) should be used to lubricate R-134a refrigerant
system O-ring seals only and should not be added to R-134a refrigerant systems as an A/C compressor lubricant. PAG Refrigerant Compressor
Oil F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B only should be used as an A/C
compressor lubricant.
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator 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.
All vehicles
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the battery tray.
1
Remove the bolts.
2
Remove the battery tray.
5. Position the washer reservoir filler tube aside.
1
Remove the screws.
2
Position the filler tube aside.
6. CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent twisting of the refrigerant line.