Accumulator Replacement - GMC Chevrolet Camaro 1998 Service Manual

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12. Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
connector at the air intake duct, if equipped with
the 3800 engine.
13. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant
Recovery and Recharging.
14. Perform a leak test on the A/C system. Refer to
Leak Testing.
Accumulator Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant
Recovery and Recharging.
2.
Disconnect the A/C compressor and condenser
hose bolt at the accumulator:
3. Remove the accumulator bolt (2) at the module.
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4. Remove the accumulator hose bracket nut (1) at
the strut tower. (
5.
Remove the accumulator bracket bolt.
6. Remove the accumulator from the bracket.
7. Discard the 0-rings.
Installation Procedure
1. If installing a new accumulator, add 30 ml
(1 fluid ounce) of polyalkylene glycol (PAG)
synthetic refrigerant oil GM P/N 12345923.
2. Install the new 0-ring.
3.
Install the accumulator to the bracket.
Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
4.
Install the accumulator bracket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the accumulator bracket bolt to
6 N-m (53 lb in).
5. Install the accumulator hose bracket nut (1) at the
strut tower.
Tighten
Tighten the accumulator hose bracket nut (1) at
the strut tower to 8 N-m (71 lb in).
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