Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

The accumulator assembly service replacement part includes O-rings (as needed) for connections. The desiccant within the shell is NOT serviced separately. The desiccant is part of the sealed accumulator assembly.

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the right wheelhouse splash shield.
4. Remove the condenser hose assembly from the accumulator.
5. Remove the evaporator hose assembly from the accumulator.
6. Remove the accumulator bracket bolt.
7. Remove the accumulator with the bracket from the vehicle.




8. Remove the accumulator from the insulator and the bracket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the insulator and the bracket to the accumulator.

IMPORTANT: You must add refrigerant oil to a NEW accumulator.

2. Add the required amount of new refrigerant oil to a new accumulator.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




3. Install the accumulator bracket and bolt to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the accumulator bracket bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Install the condenser hose assembly to the accumulator.
5. Install the evaporator hose assembly to the accumulator.
6. Install the right wheelhouse splash shield.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair

9. Inspect the system operation.
10. Perform the leak test. Refer to Leak Testing.
Leak Testing - HVAC System - Manual