Tribute 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
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SUCTION ACCUMULATOR - 2.5L AND 3.0L REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
NOTE:The receiver/drier fitting studs can be removed and installed separately from the receiver/drier and are available as service parts. If only the
fitting studs are damaged, it is not necessary to install a new receiver/drier.
NOTE:Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier. Damage to the receiver/drier includes leaks, physical damage to the
receiver/drier shell or desiccant, or moisture contamination. Moisture contamination results only from a complete loss of refrigerant, and equalization of
the refrigerant system pressure with atmospheric pressure for a period longer than one hour. If even a slight amount of positive refrigerant pressure is
present in the refrigerant system before repairs are carried out, a new receiver/drier should not be installed.
1. Recover the refrigerant. See See: Service and Repair/Discharging And Recovery.
2. Remove the front bumper cover. See See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Front Bumper Cover / Fascia/Service and Repair.
3. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm {1.5 kgf-m, 133 in-lbf}.
4. Disconnect the dual-function pressure switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the suction accumulator outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm {1.5 kgf-m, 133 in-lbf}.
6. Detach the evaporator outlet line from the suction accumulator bracket clip.
7. Remove the 2 suction accumulator nuts.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm {0.8 kgf-m, 71 in-lbf}.