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.
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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.
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So it's parts acquisition time.
A new accumulator
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This package came with a bag of o-rings taped to the top of the
accumulator
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Next part up is a Rapid Seal 26715 kit from Four Seasons
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This kit contained replacement o-ring seals for all of the components
except the peanut block fittings on the condenser
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Next is a new orange orifice tube
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Now that the new parts have been acquired, it's time to remove the old
accumulator
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And remove all of the hoses so that new o-rings can be installed on the
springlock connections
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The suction hose that connects the accumulator to the compressor
manifold
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The discharge hose assembly that connects the compressor to the
condenser
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The lower liquid line that connects the condenser to the lower
evaporator tube
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The old orifice tube
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The retaining clips which limit movement of the springlock junction
when installed on the car
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The condenser hose connection points
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Now lets reassemble everything and vaccum the system down
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Now it's time to add some refrigerant to the
system.