Removal

REMOVAL

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1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant systemRefrigerant System Recovery.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the right front wheel Tires and Wheels - Removal.
5. Remove the three push-pin retainers (1) and three screws (2) that secure the front portion of the right front wheelhouse splash shield (3) to body (4) and position the front of the wheelhouse splash shield out of the way to gain access to the A/C accumulator.




6. Remove the nut (7) that secures the lower A/C suction line (8) to the accumulator outlet tube (9) and disconnect the suction line from the accumulator tube.
7. Remove the bolt (5) and retaining band (6) that secure the A/C accumulator to the mounting bracket (10).
8. Remove the nut (3) that secures the upper A/C suction line (2) to the accumulator inlet tube (4) and disconnect the suction line from the accumulator tube.
9. If necessary remove the accumulator mounting bracket from the body.
10. Remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets and install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the accumulator ports.