For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air cleaner cover and duct assembly. Refer to Air Filter Element Replacement in Engine Controls.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

Important: Cap or tape the open suction lines and accumulator to prevent contamination of the refrigerant system.

3. Disconnect the evaporator suction line from the accumulator. Discard the O-ring seal and cap or tape the open line and accumulator.
4. Disconnect the compressor suction line from the accumulator. Discard the O-ring seal and cap or tape the open line and the accumulator.
5. Remove the retaining strap mounting bolt (1).
6. Remove the accumulator and mounting strap from the vehicle.
7. Remove the retaining strap pinch bolt and remove retaining strap from the accumulator.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the accumulator into the retaining strap.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the retaining strap pinch bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 5.5 N·m (49 lb in).

3. Install the accumulator and retaining strap assembly into the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the retaining strap mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 5.5 N·m (49 lb in).

5. Remove the cap or tape from the suction lines.
6. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of suction lines and accumulator.
7. Lightly coat the new O-ring seals with the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

Important: DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the new O-ring seals to enter the refrigerant system.

8. Carefully slide the new O-ring seal (1) onto the evaporator suction line until seated
9. Carefully slide the new O-ring seal (1) onto the compressor suction line until seated.

Allow a light coating of the refrigerant oil to remain on the suction line fitting in the area indicated (2) ONLY.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

10. Connect the suction lines to the accumulator.

Tighten

• | Tighten the evaporator suction line fitting to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

• | Tighten the compressor suction line bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

11. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
12. Leak test the A/C system. Refer to Leak Testing .
13. Install the air cleaner cover and duct assembly. Refer to Air Filter Element Replacement in Engine Controls.