Transit Connect L4-2.0L (2010)
Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
Suction Accumulator
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the RH fender splash shield.
4. Remove the suction accumulator outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
5. Remove the suction accumulator bracket nut.
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To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
6. Remove the 2 suction accumulator bolts.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
7. Disconnect the suction accumulator outlet fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
8. Remove the suction accumulator.