Removal & Installation: Accumulator: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.
- Remove the right front fender liner. Remove the nut holding the compressor hose to the accumulator. Remove the compressor hose from the accumulator. Remove and discard the seal washer.
- Remove the evaporator hose nut from the accumulator. Remove the evaporator hose from the accumulator. Remove and discard the seal washer.
- Remove the accumulator bracket bolt. See Figure. Remove the accumulator with the bracket from the vehicle. Remove the accumulator from the insulator and the bracket. See Figure.