For todays project, the accumulator is going to be replaced on a 2000 crown victoria because the service port is badly corroded and there is heavy scaly rust all around the accumulator. While everything is apart, new springlock o-rings and a new orifice tube are also going to be installed.





The accumulator is almost always wet whenever the air conditioner is running. Throw some chloride road salt in the mixture and this is the result.



So it's parts acquisition time.

A new accumulator





This package came with a bag of o-rings taped to the top of the accumulator









Next part up is a Rapid Seal 26715 kit from Four Seasons





This kit contained replacement o-ring seals for all of the components except the peanut block fittings on the condenser



Next is a new orange orifice tube















Now that the new parts have been acquired, it's time to remove the old accumulator





And remove all of the hoses so that new o-rings can be installed on the springlock connections



The suction hose that connects the accumulator to the compressor manifold







The discharge hose assembly that connects the compressor to the condenser







The lower liquid line that connects the condenser to the lower evaporator tube







The old orifice tube









The retaining clips which limit movement of the springlock junction when installed on the car







The condenser hose connection points





Now lets reassemble everything and vaccum the system down











Now it's time to add some refrigerant to the system.