Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Add the specified amount of PAG oil to the accumulator. Refer to Figure .
- Replace the accumulator lower insulator, if necessary:
- 2.1 Remove the paper backing from the lower insulator (1).
- 2.2 Position and install the insulator (1) to the bottom of the accumulator (2) as shown.
- Install the accumulator to the accumulator bracket.
- Tighten the accumulator bracket clamp bolt just enough to provide some resistance in rotating the accumulator.
- Install the accumulator and bracket to the vehicle.
- Remove the cap or tape from the accumulator hose and the accumulator.
- Install a new O-ring. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT .
- Install the accumulator hose to the accumulator.
- Align the accumulator to the accumulator hose and the rear evaporator tube as noted prior to removal.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Using a back-up wrench on the accumulator fitting (2), secure the accumulator hose fitting (1) to the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the accumulator and bracket into position.
- Install the accumulator bracket mounting nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Tighten the accumulator bracket clamp bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Remove the cap or tape from the compressor hose and the accumulator.
- Install a new O-ring. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT .
- Install the compressor hose to the accumulator.
- Install the compressor hose to accumulator retaining bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the heater pipe bracket to the cowl stud.
- Install the heater pipe bracket retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the battery heat shield. Refer to BATTERY HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
- Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
- Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .