Suction Accumulator/Drier - Auxiliary A/C-Heater System: Removal

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Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the battery (10655). For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the battery tray.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the battery tray.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Battery Tray
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CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Evaporator Discharge Line

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Disconnect the evaporator discharge line.
Disconnect the auxiliary evaporator to compressor tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Auxiliary Evaporator To Compressor Tube Spring Lock Coupling
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Remove the screw.

Fig 4: Removing Screw
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Disconnect the A/C cycling switch connector.

Fig 5: Disconnecting A/C Cycling Switch Connector
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Remove the suction accumulator/drier (19C836).
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the suction accumulator/drier.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Suction Accumulator/Drier
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Remove the A/C cycling switch (19E561).

Fig 7: Removing A/C Cycling Switch
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