Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Prepare the vehicle for suction accumulator/drier removal.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2 Recover the refrigerant.
3 Remove the air cleaner assembly.







2. Detach the speed control servo.
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Remove the bolt.
3 Position the speed control servo aside.







3. Position the coolant expansion tank/windshield washer reservoir aside.
1 Remove the screws and the nuts.
2 Position the coolant expansion tank/windshield washer reservoir aside.







4. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.







5. Disconnect the suction accumulator/drier refrigerant lines.

CAUTION: Use a back-up wrench to prevent damage to the tubes.







6. Remove the two screws and the suction accumulator/drier.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If a new suction accumulator/drier is to be installed, transfer the A/C cycling switch to the new suction accumulator/drier.
- If a new suction accumulator/drier is to be installed, refer to refrigerant oil addition.

2. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the A/C system.