Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

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

1. Recover the refrigerant.






2. Disconnect the electrical connector.







3. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the A/C compressor.
1 Loosen the bolt.
2 Disconnect and position aside the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
^ Discard the O-ring seals.







4. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly spring lock coupling from the suction accumulator.
- Discard the O-ring seals.







5. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the compressor to condenser discharge line and remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil or equivalent.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil or equivalent.

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