Accumulator Tube Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Reposition the cruise control module out of the way, if equipped. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement (2.2L LN2) or Cruise Control Module Replacement (2.2L L61) or Cruise Control Module Replacement (2.4L LD9) in Cruise Control.
3. Remove the 2 nuts holding the bracket for the PCM Module. Position the bracket and module out of the way.
4. Remove the accumulator tube fitting nut from the accumulator.
Use a back-up wrench on the evaporator core fitting.
5. Remove the accumulator tube fitting nut from the evaporator core.
6. Remove the accumulator tube.
7. Remove and discard the O-rings.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install new O-rings on both ends of the accumulator tube.
2. Install the accumulator tube to the accumulator and the evaporator core.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the accumulator tube fitting nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
4. Install the cruise control module.
5. Position the bracket holding the PCM Module on to the shock tower.
6. Install the bracket nuts holding the PCM Module on to the shock tower.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
8. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.