RAM 3500 HD Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007)
Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Review the warnings and cautions 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 (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.
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.
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.