Suction Accumulator to Compressor Line

SUCTION ACCUMULATOR TO COMPRESSOR LINE












Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the RH splash shield.
4. If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
6. Remove the compressor inlet fitting bolt and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

7. Remove the 2 suction accumulator to compressor line bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

8. Disconnect the suction accumulator outlet spring lock coupling.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

9. Remove the suction accumulator-to-compressor line.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

11. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system.