Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Suction Accumulator to Evaporator Line

SUCTION ACCUMULATOR TO EVAPORATOR LINE

REMOVAL

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. Recover the refrigerant.







2. Disconnect the spring lock coupling.
- Discard the O-ring seals.







3. Disconnect the spring lock coupling.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

4. Remove the suction accumulator-to-evaporator line.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

2. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.