Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the screw that secures the receiver-dryer band clamp.
4. Remove the receiver-dryer with the bolts.
5. Drain the oil from the receiver-dryer into a container. Measure the amount of oil drained from the receiver dryer and then discard this used oil.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Do not uncap the new unit until just prior to installation.




1. Add oil to the new receiver-dryer. Use the exact amount of oil that you drained from the receiver-dryer.
2. Install new O-rings in the seal area recess of the new receiver-dryer.
3. Install the receiver-dryer into the clamp position.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the connector block retaining bolt to the receiver-dryer.

Tighten
Tighten the receiver-dryer bolt to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).

5. Install and tighten the band clamp bolt.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.