A/C Suction Hose/Line

NOTE: Whenever a refrigerant line is replaced, it will be necessary to replace the suction accumulator/drier.




REMOVAL
1. Discharge the A/C system into a proper recovery system. Discharging and Recovery
2. Remove the ABS wiring harness from the evaporator to compressor suction line.
3. Disconnect the evaporator to compressor suction line at the suction accumulator/drier. Discard the O-ring.
4. Remove the evaporator to compressor suction line hold-down clamp nut. Disconnect the hold-down clamp.
5. Remove the evaporator to compressor suction line manifold bolt. Discard the O-ring.
6. Remove the evaporator to compressor suction line.

INSTALLATION
1. Using a new O-ring lubricated with clean Motorcraft Refrigerant Oil YN-12b or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B, position the manifold and install the manifold bolt.
2. Connect the hold-down clamp. Install the hold-down clamp nut.
3. Using a new O-ring lubricated with clean Motorcraft Refrigerant Oil YN-12b or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B, connect the evaporator to compressor suction line to the suction accumulator/drier.
4. Connect the ABS wiring harness to evaporator to compressor suction line.
5. Leak test, evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Service and Repair