Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

Tools Required
J 39500 A/C Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Recharging System

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant from the system.





2. Remove the suction hose retainer from the accumulator.





3. Remove the suction hose from the accumulator.





4. Remove the evaporator hose assembly from the accumulator.





5. Disconnect the accumulator retainer.
6. Remove the accumulator.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the accumulator.





2. Connect the accumulator retainer.





3. Install the evaporator hose assembly to the accumulator.
4. Install the evaporator hose assembly retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the evaporator hose assembly to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).





5. Install the suction hose to the accumulator.





6. Install the suction hose retaining nut.
7. Tighten the retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the suction hose retaining nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

8. Recharge the refrigerant system.