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Installation Procedure

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Important:  If replacing the accumulator, add the refrigerant oil to the accumulator. Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES  for system capacity information.

  1. Install the accumulator into the accumulator clamp.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the accumulator clamp bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (88 Ib. in).

  3. Install the A/C low pressure switch.
    Fig 1: Accumulator Clamp Bolt
    G01466928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install new O-ring seals. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT .
  5. Connect the compressor hose assembly to the accumulator (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 48 N.m (35 Ib. ft).

  6. Install the accumulator to evaporator retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 Ib. ft).

  7. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C pressure switch (4.3L only).
  8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A  .
    Fig 2: Connecting Compressor Hose Assembly To Accumulator
    G01466929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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