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Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair

ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

3. Loosen the accumulator hose nut (2) from the accumulator.
4. Disconnect the accumulator hose from the accumulator.

5. Remove the A/C compressor hose block fitting nut (1) from the accumulator.
6. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator.

7. Remove the accumulator bracket retaining bolt.

8. Remove the accumulator bracket bolt clamp.
9. Remove the accumulator from the mounting bracket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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