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Removal & Installation: Accumulator: Removal

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Disconnect the low pressure switch electrical connector. Remove the low pressure switch. Loosen the compressor suction hose nut from the accumulator.
  2. Remove the compressor suction hose from the accumulator. Loosen the evaporator tube nut from the accumulator. Remove the evaporator tube from the accumulator. Remove and discard the O-ring seals. Remove the accumulator mounting bracket bolt. See Fig 1.
  3. Remove the accumulator and mounting bracket. Remove the accumulator from the mounting bracket. Cap or tape off all open fittings.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Accumulator Bolt
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