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NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar. 1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. 2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/ - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY). 3. Disconnect the wire lead and connector (3) from the A/C low pressure switch (2) and remove the 4. Remove the two nuts (7) that secure the accumu- lator bracket (8) to the dash panel (5). 5. On LHD models, remove the secondary retaining clip (4) from the suction line spring-lock coupler & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/ COUPLER-REFRIGERANT LINE - REMOVAL). 6. On RHD models, remove the nut that secures the rear section of the A/C suction line to the A/C evaporator and disconnect the line from the evaporator. 7. Remove the nuts (1) that secure the rear section of the A/C suction line and the front section of the A/C suction line (11) to the A/C accumulator and disconnect the lines from the accumulator. 8. Remove the A/C accumulator and the bracket from the engine compartment as an assembly and, if necessary, remove the bracket from the accumulator. 9. Remove and discard the O-ring seals and install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the accumulator and evaporator ports. INSTALLATION NOTE: If the A/C accumulator is being replaced, add 120 milliliters (4 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Fail- NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar. 1. If removed, install the A/C accumulator (10) into the accumulator bracket (8) and position the accumula- 2. Remove the tape or plugs from all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and the accumulator and 3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrig- erant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line 4. Connect the A/C suction lines (9 and 11) to the A/C accumulator and install the retaining nuts (1). 24 - 86 PLUMBING KJ |