Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

CAUTION: The A/C accumulator must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C accumulator can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant systemRefrigerant Oil Level.

NOTE: If only the A/C accumulator is being replaced, add 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.





1. If removed, install the accumulator mounting bracket (4) and retaining nuts (3). Tighten the nuts to 6.8 Nm (60 in. lbs.).
2. Position the A/C accumulator (1) onto the mounting bracket. Do not tighten the accumulator bracket bolts (6) at this time.
3. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant system connections.
4. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the accumulator spring-lock coupler fitting. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
5. Connect the spring-lock coupler to the evaporator outlet tube (5) and install the secondary retaining clip (3) Installation.
6. Tighten the accumulator bracket bolts to 6.8 Nm (60 in. lbs.).
7. Connect the A/C suction line to the A/C accumulator Suction Line.
8. Install the air filter housing.
9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
10. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
11. If the A/C accumulator is being replaced, add 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
12. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.