Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

Suction Accumulator (82.17.02)

Removal

1. Reclaim the refrigerant.
2. Remove the washer reservoir.

3. NOTE: Seal the tube and the suction accumulator with plugs.

Detach the suction accumulator pipe.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.







4. Remove the suction accumulator pipe retaining clip.







5. Detach the suction accumulator pipe.







6. Using a suitable tool detach the suction accumulator pipe.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.







7. Remove the suction accumulator.
- Remove the retaining bolts.







Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. NOTE: Coat the refrigerant line O-ring seals in clean refrigerant oil prior to installation.

Install a new O-ring seal.







3. NOTE: Coat the refrigerant line O-ring seals in clean refrigerant oil prior to installation.

Install the retaining clip.
- Install a new O-ring seal.