HVAC System - Automatic

TOOLS REQUIRED
^ J 39500 A/C Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Recharging (ACR4) System
^ J 38042 Dual O-Ring Joint Separator




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
2. Remove the cross car support brace.
3. Remove the sight shield of the rear engine.
4. Loosen the retaining clamp screw.
5. Use the J 38042 to disconnect the accumulator inlet and outlet connections.
6. Remove the retaining clamp screw.




7. Remove the accumulator (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector




1. Install the accumulator (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the retaining clamp screw.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

3. Connect and torque the accumulator inlet and outlet connections.

Tighten
Tighten the accumulator connections to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).




4. Install the sight shield of the rear engine.
5. Install the cross car brace.
6. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
7. Leak test the system. Refer to Leak Testing. Testing and Inspection