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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Air Conditioning Accumulator Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the cruise control stepper motor bracket. Position aside the bracket (if equipped).

    4. Object Number: 302602 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the refrigerant lines at the accumulator (1). Discard the O-ring seals.
  5. Remove the clamp on the accumulator bracket (3).
  6. Remove the accumulator (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 302602 Size: SH
  1. Install the accumulator (1).

    2. 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.

  2. Install the accumulator bracket (3) clamp.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

    Important: Add the required amount of new refrigerant oil. Refer to Refrigerant Oil Distribution .

  3. Install the refrigerant lines at the accumulator. Use the O-ring seals.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the accumulator tube to accumulator and compressor tube to accumulator fitting nuts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  4. Install the cruise control stepper motor bracket.
  5. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .