Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the junction block splash shield.







3. Remove the two cable ends from the starter relay.







4. Remove the two bolts and reposition the junction block bracket.
5. Recover the refrigerant.







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







7. Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting.
^ Discard the O-ring seal.







8. Remove the accumulator bracket clamping bolt.







9. Disconnect the suction accumulator/drier spring lock coupling from the A/C evaporator core.
^ Discard the O-ring seals.







10. Remove the suction accumulator.







11. Remove the A/C cycling switch from the top of the suction accumulator.

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