Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Remove the cross vehicle brace if equipped.
3. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. See Refrigerant, A/C - Service and Repair.
4. Remove the suction hose nut (3) at the accumulator.
5. Position the suction hose aside from the accumulator.
6. Remove the compressor hose nut (2) from the accumulator.
7. Position the compressor hose aside from the accumulator.
8. Remove the accumulator bracket bolt.
9. Remove the accumulator.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the accumulator.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the accumulator bracket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the accumulator bracket bolt to 4 N.m (36 lb in).
IMPORTANT: Lubricate the new O-ring seals and seal washers with a mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
3. Install the new O-ring seals onto the compressor hose and the suction hose.
4. Install the suction hose onto the accumulator
5. The suction hose nut (3) to the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the suction hose nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
6. Install the compressor hose to the accumulator.
7. Install the compressor hose nut (2) onto the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
8. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. See Refrigerant, A/C - Service and Repair.
9. Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing. Testing and Inspection
10. Install the cross vehicle brace if equipped.
11. Install the air cleaner and duct assembly.