Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

Accumulator:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT


1. Negative battery cable.

2. Discharge and recover refrigerant from the system.


3. Compressor and condenser hose assembly from accumulator.

4. Evaporator and accumulator hose assembly from accumulator.

5. Accumulator clamp bolt.

6. Accumulator from accumulator clamp.


INSTALL OR CONNECT


1. Accumulator into accumulator clamp.


NOTICE: Refer to "Fasteners" under "Vehicle Damage Warnings."


2. Accumulator clamp bolt.

- Tighten bolt to 10 Nm (88 lbs. in.).

3. Evaporator and accumulator hose assembly to accumulator.

4. Compressor and condenser hose assembly to accumulator.

5. Negative battery cable.

6. Refrigerant to the system.

- Check the system for leaks.