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Accumulator Tube Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Reposition the cruise control module out of the way, if equipped.
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.




3. Install the accumulator tube fitting nuts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

4. Reposition 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.
8. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.
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