Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the evaporator hose from the accumulator cover.



3. Remove the accumulator cover.
4. Remove the compressor hose nut from the accumulator.



5. Remove the compressor hose from the accumulator.
6. Remove and discard the sealing washer from the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
7. Loosen the accumulator tube nut.
8. Remove the accumulator tube from the accumulator.
9. Remove and discard the O-rings from the accumulator tube.



10. Remove the accumulator bracket bolt.



11. Remove the accumulator from the accumulator bracket.

1. Add the proper amount of refrigerant oil to the accumulator. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .



2. Install the accumulator to the bracket.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the accumulator bracket bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

4. Install new sealing washer to the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
5. Install the compressor hose to the accumulator.



6. Install the compressor hose nut to accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

7. Install the new O-rings to the accumulator tube. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
8. Install the accumulator tube to the accumulator.
9. Install the accumulator tube nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).




10. Position the accumulator cover on the accumulator and press to engage.



11. Position the evaporator hose on the accumulator cover and press to engage.
12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
13. Leak test the fittings of the A/C component using the J 39400-A .