RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
3. Remove the air filter housing cover to gain access to the A/C accumulator (9).
4. Remove the secondary retaining clip (11) from the spring-lock coupler (1) that secures the A/C suction line (10) to the accumulator outlet tube (2).
5. Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool, disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C accumulator.
6. Loosen the bolts (8) that secure the A/C accumulator to the bracket located on the dash panel (7).
7. Remove the secondary retaining clip (4) from the spring-lock coupler (6) that secures the accumulator inlet tube (3) to the evaporator outlet tube
(5).
8. Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool, disconnect the accumulator inlet tube from the evaporator outlet tube.
9. Remove the O-ring seals from the accumulator tube fittings and discard the seals.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant system connections.
11. Remove the A/C accumulator from the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the A/C accumulator is being replaced, add 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil
of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
1. Position the A/C accumulator (9) onto the bracket located on the dash panel (7) in the engine compartment. Do not tighten the accumulator bracket