Accumulator Tube Replacement
ACCUMULATOR TUBE REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the accumulator tube nut from the evaporator.
3. Disconnect the accumulator tube from the evaporator.
4. Loosen the accumulator tube nut at the accumulator.
5. Remove the accumulator tube from the accumulator.
6. Remove the accumulator tube from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the accumulator tube to the vehicle.
2. Connect the accumulator tube to the accumulator.
3. Install the accumulator tube to accumulator nut.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
4. Connect the accumulator tube to the evaporator.
5. Connect the evaporator tube to the evaporator.
6. Install the evaporator tube nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
7. Recharge the A/C system.
8. Leak test the component fittings using the J 39400-A.