Preliminary Procedure

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

1

Suction Hose Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
Large A/C compressor hose to A/C evaporator.

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

2

A/C Suction Hose

3

Sealing Washer

Tip
Remove and discard sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.

4

Accumulator Mounting Bracket Nut

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

5

Accumulator Nut

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

6

Sealing Washer

Tip
Remove and discard sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.

7

Accumulator

Tip
Replacement service accumulators are shipped dry (no PAG oil). Add proper amount of oil to system before operating. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.