Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

SUCTION ACCUMULATOR

Removal and Installation

1. Recover the refrigerant. See DISCHARGING AND RECOVERY.
2. Remove the A/C cycling switch.




3. Remove the nuts from the A/C manifold and tube mounting bracket.

CAUTION: Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.




4. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube from the suction accumulator. See SPRING LOCK COUPLING.




5. Remove the two suction accumulator mounting bracket nuts.

CAUTION: Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.




6. Disconnect the suction line from the A/C evaporator core. See SPRING LOCK COUPLING.
7. Remove the suction accumulator.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the new suction accumulator with the correct amount of PAG Compressor Oil. See REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING.