Excursion 4WD V10-6.8L (2002)
6. Remove the screws and remove the evaporator core housing support bracket.
7. Remove the 11 screws, release the 3 retaining tabs and remove the evaporator core cover.
8. Remove the evaporator core.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install a new A/C evaporator core with the correct amount of PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA
(Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
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Install new O-rings lubricated in clean PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
2. Evacuate, leak test and charge the A/C system.
Evaporator Core - With Auxiliary Climate Control
REMOVAL
NOTE:
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If an evaporator core leak is suspected, the evaporator core must be leak-tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
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Installation of a new suction accumulator 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.
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the suction accumulator.