A/C Receiver / Drier Removal / Installation

Recover the refrigerant. See A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS .
Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting A/C Cycling Switch Electrical Connector
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CAUTION:
- Use a back-up wrench to prevent damage to the tubes.
Disconnect the suction accumulator refrigerant lines. See A/C SPRING LOCK COUPLING .
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Fig 2: Removing/Installing Suction Accumulator Refrigerant Lines With Torque Specifications
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Remove the three suction accumulator bracket screws and the suction accumulator.

Fig 3: Removing Suction Accumulator
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If a new suction accumulator is to be installed, transfer the A/C cycling switch to the new suction accumulator.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean refrigerant oil. See A/C REFRIGERANT OIL ADDITION .
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean refrigerant oil.
Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system. See A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS .