Accumulator Tube Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the vacuum brake booster.
4. Remove the brake pressure modulator valve bracket.
5. Remove the accumulator clip.
6. Loosen the accumulator tube nut at the accumulator (2).
7. Disconnect the accumulator tube from the accumulator.
8. Remove the accumulator tube to evaporator core block fitting bolt.
9. Disconnect the accumulator tube from the evaporator.
10. Remove the accumulator tube.
11. Remove the O-ring seal and discard.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new O-ring seal.
2. Install the accumulator tube.
3. Connect the accumulator tube to the evaporator.
4. Install the accumulator tube to evaporator core block fitting bolt.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
5. Connect the accumulator tube to the accumulator (2).
6. Tighten the accumulator tube nut at the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
7. Install the accumulator clip.
8. Install the vacuum brake booster bracket.
9. Install the brake pressure modulator valve bracket.
10. Install the air cleaner assembly.
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
12. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.