RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L (2008)
Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Review the warnings and cautions before performing the following operation See: Service Precautions/Warning and See: Service
Precautions/Caution.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery .
3. Remove the air filter housing cover to gain access to the A/C accumulator (9) See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Tune-up and Engine
Performance Checks/Air Cleaner Housing/Air Filter Element/Service and Repair/Installation .
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 (Special Tool Kit 7193 or equivalent), disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C accumulator and
remove and discard the O-ring seals See: Coupler HVAC/Service and Repair/Removal .
6. If equipped, disengage the push-pin type wire harness retainer from the plastic wire harness bracket located on the side of the A/C accumulator and
position the engine wire harness out of the way.
7. Loosen the bolts (8) that secure the A/C accumulator to the bracket (7) located on the dash panel.
8. 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).
9. Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool (Special Tool Kit 7193 or equivalent), disconnect the accumulator inlet tube from the evaporator outlet
tube and remove and discard the O-ring seals See: Coupler HVAC/Service and Repair/Removal .
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant system connections.
11. If the A/C accumulator is being replaced, remove the accumulator mounting bolts and the plastic wire harness bracket (if equipped) from the
accumulator.
