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Removal & Installation 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Evacuate the A/C system (See A/C System Evacuation and Recharge in Section 13 Heating & Air Conditioning). 3. Remove the front bumper (See Front Bumper Removal & Installation in Section 15 Body & Accessories). 4. Remove the nut (3) that secures the A/C high-pres- sure liquid line to the A/C condenser. Remove and NOTE: After removing the A/C lines, plug the A/C 5. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C high-pres- sure gas line to the A/C condenser. Remove and 6. Remove the condenser mounting bolts (1). 7. Remove the condenser from the engine compartment. 8. Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Installation Notes: ant line fittings. • Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. • Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle. • Recharge the A/C system (See A/C System Evacuation and Recharge in Section 13 Heating & Air Condition- ing). Accumulator Description The accumulator is connected directly between the condenser and the expansion valve. Accumulator is used on sys- Operation The primary function of the accumulator is to isolate the compressor from any damaging liquid refrigerant. The accu- Removal & Installation 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Evacuate the A/C system (See A/C System Evacuation and Recharge in Section 13 Heating & Air Conditioning). ON-VEHICLE SERVICE LTSM130005 13
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