Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Recover the refrigerant.







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







3. Remove the cycling switch.







4. Disconnect the suction line spring lock coupling.
- Discard the O-ring seals.







5. Remove the clamp nut.







6. Disconnect the suction accumulator from the evaporator outlet.
- Discard the O-ring seals.







7. Remove the suction accumulator.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

2. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.