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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. Fig 1: HVAC Accumulator
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  5. Remove the nut (3) retaining the accumulator (4) to evaporator (1).
  6. Remove the compressor suction hose assembly from the accumulator.
  7. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
  8. Remove the accumulator clamp nut.
  9. Remove the accumulator from the vehicle.