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Suction Accumulator to Evaporator Line

SUCTION ACCUMULATOR TO EVAPORATOR LINE







Removal and Installation

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

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the suction accumulator inlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

3. Disconnect the evaporator core outlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

4. Remove the suction accumulator-to-evaporator line.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

6. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.