Suction Accumulator to Compressor Line

SUCTION ACCUMULATOR TO COMPRESSOR LINE







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the A/C 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. Remove the engine cooling fan and shroud.
3. Remove the air cleaner.
4. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube suction fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

5. Disconnect the suction accumulator outlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

6. Disconnect the dual-function pressure switch electrical connector.
7. Detach the suction accumulator-to-compressor line from the A/C line bracket.
8. Remove the suction accumulator-to-compressor line.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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