Removal & Installation: Accumulator-Drier: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect battery. Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Remove clutch cycling switch. See CLUTCH CYCLING SWITCH & HIGH-PRESSURE CUT-OFF SWITCH .
Remove nuts from compressor manifold and tube assembly mounting bracket. See Fig 1. Disconnect compressor manifold and tube assembly from accumulator-drier. See Fig 2. Plug all openings.
Remove 2 accumulator-drier mounting bracket nuts. See Fig 3. Disconnect suction line from evaporator core. See Fig 4. Plug all openings. Remove accumulator-drier.
NOTE: If replacing Accumulator, go to next step.
Drill two 1/2 inch holes in suction accumulator/drier cylinder and drain oil into a calibrated container.

Fig 1: Removing Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly Mounting Bracket Nuts

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly

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Fig 3: Removing Accumulator-Drier Mounting Bracket Nuts

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Fig 4: Disconnecting Evaporator Core Suction Line

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