Air Conditioning Accumulator Replacement (Non-HP2)

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Fig 1: View Of Accumulator & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) .
1	Suction Hose Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tip: Large A/C compressor hose to A/C evaporator. Tighten: 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
2	A/C Suction Hose
3	Sealing Washer Tip: Remove and discard sealing washer. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
4	Accumulator Mounting Bracket Nut Tighten: 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
5	Accumulator Nut Tighten: 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
6	Sealing Washer Tip: Remove and discard sealing washer. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
7	Accumulator Tip: Replacement service accumulators are shipped dry (no PAG oil). Add proper amount of oil to system before operating. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities (Non-HP2) .