Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENT (L61)

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Reposition the cruise control bracket. with module, if equipped.
3. Remove the 2 nuts holding the bracket for the PCM module. Position the bracket and module out of the way.




4. Remove the refrigerant tubes from the accumulator (1).
5. Discard the O-ring seals.
6. Remove the accumulator bracket (3).
7. Remove the accumulator (1) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the accumulator (1).

IMPORTANT: Add the required amount of new refrigerant oil. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities (L61).

2. Install the accumulator bracket (3) clamp.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

3. Install new O-ring seals to refrigerant lines.
4. Install the refrigerant lines to the accumulator.
5. Install the accumulator tube to accumulator and compressor tube to accumulator fitting nuts

Tighten
Tighten nuts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

6. Position the bracket holding the PCM module on to the shock tower.
7. Install the bracket nuts holding the PCM module on to the shock tower.

Tighten
Tighten the PCM bracket nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

8. Reposition the cruise control bracket if equipped.
9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
10. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.