Accumulator
Removal & Installation
To Remove:
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system.
2. Disconnect A/C low pressure switch connector.
3. Remove the A/C low pressure switch from the accumulator.
Accumulator removal and installation
4. Remove the accumulator retaining nut from the evaporator.
5. Remove the compressor suction hose assembly from the accumulator.
6. Remove and discard the O-rings from the accumulator.
7. Remove the nut from the accumulator clamp.
8. Remove the accumulator from the vehicle.
To Install:
1. Install the accumulator into the vehicle.
2. Install the nut onto the accumulator clamp. Torque the nut to
88 in-lb (10 Nm)
.
3. Install the A/C low pressure switch into the accumulator. Torque the switch to
44
in-lb (5 Nm)
.
4. Install the O-rings onto the accumulator.
5. Install the accumulator retaining nut onto the evaporator. Torque the nut to
21 ft-lb
(28 Nm)
.
6. Install the compressor suction hose assembly onto the accumulator. Torque the nut
to
35 ft-lb (48 Nm)
.
7. Connect A/C low pressure switch connector.
8. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant in the A/C system.
9. Use a J 39400-A halogen leak detector to leak test the component fittings.
Summary of Contents for TrailBlazer
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Page 26: ...Fig 3 Typical body and undervehicle maintenance locations Refer to chart for descriptions ...
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Page 175: ...Spring free length check Valve spring squareness check ...
Page 192: ...Front of piston mark ...
Page 361: ...5 3L Engine Except Saab Underhood Fuse Block 2003 2005 Early Production ...
Page 469: ...Removing the outer band from the CV boot Removing the inner band from the CV boot ...
Page 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Page 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Page 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Page 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Page 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
Page 475: ...Installing the CV joint assembly typical ...
Page 553: ...9 Torque the lug nuts to specification 10 Lower the vehicle ...
Page 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
Page 588: ...Bleeding caliper ...
Page 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
Page 676: ...A C Specifications ...
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