Section 12-00: Climate Control System, Service
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco, F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis Workshop Manual
SERVICE PROCEDURES

Suction Accumulator/Drier Replacement Guidelines

NOTE: Replacement of the suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.

  1. NOTE: When replacing the suction accumulator/drier, the procedure given here must be followed to make sure that the total oil charge in the system is correct after the new suction accumulator/drier is installed.

    Drain the oil from the removed suction accumulator/drier into a suitable measuring container. It may be necessary to drill one or two 12.7mm (1/2 inch) holes in the bottom of the old suction accumulator/drier to make sure that all the oil has drained out.

  1. Add the same amount of clean new refrigerant oil plus 59 ml (two fluid ounces) to the new suction accumulator/drier. Use only the oil specified for the specific vehicle being serviced.