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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C pressure switch.
  3. Remove the A/C low pressure switch.
  4. Remove the nut (3) retaining the accumulator (4) to evaporator (1).
  5. Remove the compressor suction hose assembly from the accumulator.
  6. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
  7. Remove the accumulator clamp nut.
  8. Remove the accumulator from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Nut Retaining Accumulator To Evaporator
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