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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the accumulator to the mounting bracket.
    Fig 1: Accumulator & Mounting Bracket
    G01672664Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Tighten the accumulator bracket bolt clamp.

    Tighten 

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

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

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 2: Accumulator, Bracket , Bolt & Clamp
    G01672665Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Coat the new O-ring seals and seal washers with a mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

  5. Install the new O-ring seals onto the A/C compressor hose and the suction hose. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
  6. Connect the suction hose onto the accumulator.
  7. Tighten the suction hose nut (2).

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 3: Suction Hose Nut
    G01672666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the A/C compressor hose to the accumulator.
  9. Install the A/C compressor hose nut (1) onto the accumulator.

    Tighten 

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

  10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
  11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  12. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A  .
    Fig 4: A/C Compressor Hose Nut
    G01672667Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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