Bonneville V6-231 3.8L VIN 3 SFI (1988)
Accumulator HVAC: Service and Repair
Dual O-Ring Joint And Tool
TOOL REQUIRED
J 38042 Dual O-Ring Joint Separator (or equivalent)
CAUTION: Brazed fittings are on the condenser and evaporator. These fittings cannot be turned because the fitting is brazed to the pipe. It is
important that the service technician recognize which fitting is to be turned and use backup wrenches. The brazed fitting not to be turned is always the
same color as the pipe it is brazed to (unpainted or unplated aluminum).
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
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Recover refrigerant from A/C system, refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling. See: Service and Repair
1. Rear engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair.
2. Electrical connector from pressure cycling switch.
3. Loosen retaining clamp screw.
4. Accumulator inlet and outlet connections using J 38042.