Special Tools
J 39400-A  Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to 
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
 
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C low pressure switch.
 
- Remove the compressor hose nut from the accumulator.
 
- Remove the compressor hose from the accumulator.
 
- Remove the nut (2) from the evaporator fitting.
 
- Remove the accumulator bracket nut (4) from the retaining stud.
 
- Remove the accumulator (3).
 
- Remove the retaining bracket bolt (5).
 
- Remove the retaining bracket (6) from the accumulator (3).
 
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
 
Installation Procedure
- Add the proper amount of PAG oil to the accumulator. Refer to 
Refrigerant System Capacities.
 
- Install new O-ring seals. Refer to 
O-Ring Replacement.
 
- Install the retaining bracket (6) to the accumulator.
 
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the retaining bracket bolt (5).
 
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the accumulator (3).
 
- Install the accumulator bracket nut (4).
 
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the nut (2) to the evaporator fitting.
 
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the compressor hose to the accumulator.
 
- Install the compressor hose nut to the accumulator.
 
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Connect the electrical connector to the A/C low pressure switch.
 
- Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to 
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
 
- Leak test the fittings of the component using the 
J 39400-A .