Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Home >> Cadillac >> 2001 >> Seville STS V8-4.6L VIN 9 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Heating and Air Conditioning >> Condenser HVAC >> Service and Repair >> Accumulator Replacement
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Accumulator Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the suction hose retainer from the accumulator.




3. Remove the suction hose from the accumulator.




4. Remove the evaporator hose assembly from the accumulator.




5. Disconnect the accumulator retainer.
6. Remove the accumulator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the accumulator.
2. Connect the accumulator retainer.




3. Install the evaporator hose assembly to the accumulator.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the evaporator hose assembly retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the evaporator hose assembly to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




5. Install the suction hose to the accumulator.




6. Install the suction hose retaining nut.
7. Tighten the retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the suction hose retaining nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

8. Recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
9. Leak test the fittings of the repaired or reinstalled component using J 39400.
pro multis · About Operation CHARM