Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Remove the cross vehicle brace.
3. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
4. Remove the suction hose nut at the accumulator and position the suction hose aside.
5. Remove the compressor hose nut from the accumulator and position the compressor hose aside.
6. Remove the accumulator bracket bolt.
7. 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. Refer to O-ring Replacement.
4. Install the compressor hose to the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
5. Install the suction hose onto the accumulator
Tighten
Tighten the suction hose nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
6. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
7. Inspect the system for leaks.
8. Install the cross vehicle brace.
9. Install the air cleaner and duct assembly.