Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

SUCTION ACCUMULATOR

Part 1:

Part 2:

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.







4. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly at the suction accumulator.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).







5. Remove the suction accumulator bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).







6. Remove the 2 suction accumulator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).







7. Disconnect the evaporator outlet line fitting at the suction accumulator.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

8. Remove the suction accumulator.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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