OEM 2001 Dodge Intrepid A/C Accumulator

2001 Dodge Intrepid A/C Accumulator Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair an A/C Accumulator on 2001 Dodge Intrepid?

  A: Begin serving and repairing an A/C accumulator by recovering the refrigerant first. Loosen one 8mm hex bolt that connects the bracket for the A/C accumulator with the other bolt and the nut holding the A/C lines to the expansion valve. First, take the A/C accumulator bracket off the strut tower, remove one A/C line from the A/C accumulator, and then get rid of the A/C accumulator in the vehicle. When fitting the new A/C accumulator, pull off the small line from the expansion valve and make sure to put on new O-rings when installing the filter/drier. Plug or cap the fittings on the liquid line to block moisture when the system is open. Avoid fitting sharp or irregular bends in the refrigerant piping, as they may reduce system capacity; during installation, make sure the bend is at least 10 times bigger than the hose and install the flexible lines at a distance of at least 3 inches from the exhaust manifold. Pressure-check all parts of the refrigerant system and verify annually that the flexible parts of the refrigerant line are correctly routed and in good condition. Roughly position all the parts and lines first, then tighten them after to prevent harm. Connect the small line from the A/C accumulator to the expansion valve on the new replacement and then slot the A/C accumulator into the car. Install the A/C line at the A/C accumulator, make sure it is held with a fastener tightened to 13.6 Nm (10 ft. lbs.) and slide in the A/C accumulator bracket to the strut tower. Screw the nut in place at the end of the A/C line to the expansion valve, tighten it to a torque of 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.) and then fasten the A/C accumulator bracket bolt. After that, expand the refrigerant from its storage tank into the evacuated system.