OEM 2003 Ford Ranger A/C Accumulator

2003 Ford Ranger A/C Accumulator Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service the A/C Accumulator on 2003 Ford Ranger?

  A: The HVAC accumulator service begins with recovering the refrigerant followed by disconnecting the A/C cycling switch electrical connector then proceeding to disconnect the suction accumulator refrigerant lines and discarding their O-ring seals. A back up wrench should be used to protect the tubing from harm during this operation. The service procedure starts with unscrewing the three suction accumulator bracket screws before extracting the suction accumulator. The installation process requires following the reverse order of removal steps while connecting the A/C cycling switch to a new suction accumulator if one is being added. Lubricate the system with proper PAG oil or equivalent after checking the application amount and install new O-rings which must be lubricated with PAG oil or equivalent. The last step involves evacuation followed by a leak test before performing the refrigerant system charge.