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

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1308347 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  3. Remove the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement.
  4. Remove the receiver-dryer-to-condenser pipe block bolt.

    5. Note: Hold the receiver-dryer-to-condenser pipe to support it so that the pipe is not damaged while being removed from the receiver-dryer.

  5. Loosen the bolt that secures the receiver-dryer band clamp.
  6. Remove the receiver-dryer by sliding it up and out of the band clamp.
  7. Cap all open connections to prevent contamination.
  8. Drain the oil from the receiver-dryer into a graduated container. Record the amount of oil drained.
  9. Discard the used oil.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1308348 Size: SH

    Note: Do not uncap the new receiver-dryer until just prior to installation.

  1. Add the new oil to the new receiver-dryer. Use the exact amount of oil that your drained from the old receiver-dyer.
  2. Install the new O-rings onto the 2 pipes that connect to the receiver-dryer.
  3. Install the receiver-dryer into the band clamp. Support the receiver-dryer-to-condenser pipe while pushing the receiver-dryer downward until the pipe is fully installed.

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the bolt on the band clamp and tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
  5. Install the receiver-dryer-to-condenser pipe block bolt and tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
  6. Install the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement.
  7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.