Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C pressure switch.
- Remove the A/C low pressure switch.
- Remove the nut (3) retaining the accumulator (4) to evaporator (1).
- Remove the compressor suction hose assembly from the accumulator.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
- Remove the accumulator clamp nut.
- Remove the accumulator from the vehicle.