How Does an A/C Accumulator Function and How to Remove and Install on Chrysler Cirrus?

With the filter and desiccant bag, the A/C accumulator receives the reserve refrigerant and absorbs any moisture it finds. The accumulator sits near the left side of the coolant bottle, so you should drain its refrigerant through a recovery machine before removing the accumulator. If the A/C system has stayed open for a while, change the A/C accumulator. First remove the refrigerant from the system, then take the liquid line out of the condenser and the expansion valve. After that, take out the A/C accumulator bracket bolt on the bottom of the accumulator and cover the liquid line and condenser fitting to prevent moisture from getting in. When installing a new A/C accumulator, you must prevent it from dry air, since it contains materials that soak up moisture. To install, you simply reverse the process you used for removal.

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Chrysler Cirrus Dehydrator Part Number: 4596172
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- Other Name: Drier; Drier Desiccant Element; A/C Receiver Drier; A/C Accumulator; Accumulator; Bottle, W/Bracket Receiver Drier; Drier, W/Bracket Receiver Drier; Receiver Drier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 Chrysler Cirrus | LX, LXi | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

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The A/C Accumulator in Chrysler Cirrus cars are very important as they help in the proper functioning of the air conditioning system. Its primary function is to absorb moisture and retain debris in a way that ensures that corrosion and sludge which may cause system failure is prevented. The A/C Accumulator is found in two key components: The receiver drier is located in the high pressure liquid line while the accumulator is located between the evaporator and the compressor. In Chrysler Cirrus vehicles, A/C Accumulator has come in two styles; the receiver drier and the accumulator. All of them has the same general function but they are located in different areas within the A/C system. These components are critical and should be replaced on a regular basis especially after main A/C service to prevent problems like; inaccurate gauge readings and possible leakage among others. The A/C Accumulator plays a very important role in the integrity of the Chrysler Cirrus AC system.

Chrysler Cirrus A/C Accumulator Parts and Q&A

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Q: How Does an A/C Accumulator Function and How to Remove and Install on Chrysler Cirrus?
A:
With the filter and desiccant bag, the A/C accumulator receives the reserve refrigerant and absorbs any moisture it finds. The accumulator sits near the left side of the coolant bottle, so you should drain its refrigerant through a recovery machine before removing the accumulator. If the A/C system has stayed open for a while, change the A/C accumulator. First remove the refrigerant from the system, then take the liquid line out of the condenser and the expansion valve. After that, take out the A/C accumulator bracket bolt on the bottom of the accumulator and cover the liquid line and condenser fitting to prevent moisture from getting in. When installing a new A/C accumulator, you must prevent it from dry air, since it contains materials that soak up moisture. To install, you simply reverse the process you used for removal.