Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

Accumulator Replacement

Removal Procedure






Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

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.