Silverado Classic 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2007)
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. See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Refrigerant Recovery
and Recharging
2. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the evaporator.
3. Remove the evaporator tube from the evaporator.
4. Remove the nut from the evaporator tube (3).
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C low pressure switch.
6. Remove the compressor hose nut from the accumulator.
7. Remove the compressor hose from the accumulator.
8. Remove the nut (2) from the evaporator fitting.
9. Remove the accumulator bracket nut (4) from the retaining stud.
10. Remove the accumulator (3).
11. Remove the retaining bracket bolt (5).