For 1990-2009 cars only
The sealed accumulator is connected to the evaporator outlet pipe. The accumulator stores the following items:
| • | The refrigerant vapor |
| • | The refrigerant liquid |
| • | The refrigerant oil from the evaporator |
A desiccant at the accumulator bottom dries any moisture in the system. An oil bleed hole near the bottom of the accumulator outlet pipe provides the oil a return path to the compressor. The accumulator is serviced only as a replacement.
