Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
1. If replacing the accumulator, add refrigerant oil to the accumulator. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for system capacity information.
2. Install the accumulator to the mounting bracket.
3. Tighten the accumulator bracket bolt clamp.
Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (36 lb in).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the accumulator.
5. Install the accumulator bracket retaining bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (36 lb in).
6. Install the new O-ring seals onto the A/C compressor hose and the accumulator hose.
7. Connect the accumulator hose onto the accumulator.
8. Tighten the accumulator hose nut (2).
Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
9. Connect the A/C compressor hose to the accumulator.
10. Install the A/C compressor hose nut (1) onto the accumulator.