Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2003)
Evaporator Case: Service and Repair
Auxiliary Climate Control
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL HOUSING, ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
NOTE:
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Installation of a new 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 accumulator.
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New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean PAG oil, must be installed before reconnecting any A/C fitting which has been disconnected.
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Clean and lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only if needed.
1. Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the LH quarter trim panel.
4. Detach the headliner duct from the auxiliary climate control housing.
Illustration 1 Of 2
5. Illustration 1 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.