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Installation Procedure

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  1. If replacing the accumulator, add refrigerant oil to the accumulator. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities  for system capacity information.
  2. Install the accumulator to the mounting bracket.
    Fig 1: Installing Accumulator
    G01482018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Tighten the accumulator bracket bolt clamp.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (36 lb in).

  4. Install the accumulator.
  5. Install the accumulator bracket retaining bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (36 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Accumulator Bracket Retaining Bolt
    G01482019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the new O-ring seals onto the A/C compressor hose and the suction hose. Refer to O-Ring Replacement  .
  7. Connect the suction hose onto the accumulator.
  8. Tighten the suction hose nut (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Tightening Suction Hose Nut
    G01482020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the A/C compressor hose to the accumulator.
  10. Install the A/C compressor hose nut (1) onto the accumulator.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  11. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery And Recharging  .
  13. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A  .
Fig 4: Installing A/C Compressor Hose Nut
G01482021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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