Your Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
 
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  Service and Repair  
 

REMOVAL

  1. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.

  

  1. Remove the screws and reposition the power steering pump reservoir.

  

  1. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube spring lock coupling.

CAUTION: Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.

  

  1. Disconnect the suction line spring lock coupling.

CAUTION: Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.

  

  1. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.

  

  1. Disconnect the speed control servo electrical connector.

  

  1. Remove the nut and the bolt from the speed control servo bracket.

  

  1. Remove the nut and the accumulator and bracket assembly.

  

  1. Loosen the nut and remove the A/C accumulator bracket.

  

  1. Remove the A/C cycling switch.

INSTALLATION

  

  

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Service the new suction accumulator with the correct amount of PAG Compressor Oil YN-12-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. See: Refrigerant Oil Addition.