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Section 100 (HVAC - Plumbing): Accumulator: Installation

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NOTE: If the accumulator is replaced, add 90 milliliters (3 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
  1. Position the accumulator into the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the accumulator inlet tube fitting and the evaporator outlet tube.
  3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the accumulator inlet tube fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  4. Install the accumulator by sliding the integral bracket into the slotted holes of the mounting bracket located on the dash panel while connecting the accumulator inlet tube fitting to the evaporator outlet tube (Refer to INSTALLATION  ).
  5. Install the secondary retaining clip onto the spring-lock coupler that secures the accumulator inlet tube fitting to the evaporator outlet tube.
  6. Tighten the two bolts that secure the accumulator to the mounting bracket to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
  7. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fitting and the accumulator outlet port.
  8. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  9. Connect the suction line to the accumulator outlet port.
  10. Install the nut that secures the suction line fitting to the accumulator outlet port. Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
  11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  12. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE  ).
  13. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE  ).
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