Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: The desiccant within the shell is NOT serviced separately. The desiccant is part of the sealed accumulator assembly.

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the right wheelhouse splash shield.
3. Remove the condenser hose assembly from the accumulator.
4. Remove the evaporator hose assembly from the accumulator.




5. Remove the accumulator bracket bolt.
6. Remove the accumulator with the bracket from the vehicle.




7. Remove the accumulator from the insulator and the bracket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the insulator and the bracket to the accumulator.

IMPORTANT: You must add refrigerant oil to a new accumulator.

2. Add the required amount of new refrigerant oil to a new accumulator. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




3. Install the accumulator bracket and bolt to the vehicle.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Install the condenser hose assembly to the accumulator.
5. Install the evaporator hose assembly to the accumulator.
6. Install the right wheelhouse splash shield.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.