Raider 4WD V6-3.7L SOHC (2007)
Accumulator HVAC: Description and Operation
ACCUMULATOR - A/C
DESCRIPTION
The A/C accumulator (1) is mounted in the engine compartment between the evaporator outlet tube (4) and the A/C suction line and includes the
low-side service port (5). An integral mounting bracket secures the accumulator to the dash panel bracket (3). A spring-lock type quick-connect fitting is
used to connect the accumulator to the evaporator outlet tube.
CAUTION: Use only O-ring seals specified for the vehicle. Failure to use the correct O-ring seals will cause the refrigerant system connections
to leak.
The A/C accumulator has no serviceable parts except for the rubber O-ring seals, gasket, low-side service port valve and cap and the secondary retaining
clip (2). The O-ring seals used on the connections are made from a special type of rubber not affected by R-134a refrigerant. The O-ring seals and gasket
must be replaced whenever the A/C accumulator is removed and installed.
The A/C accumulator cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
OPERATION
