Adjust the refrigerant oil to the recommended amount before installing the A/C accumulator to guard the A/C system and the compressor against damage. When an A/C compressor has failed internally, change the A/C accumulator to prevent new compressor damage. Whenever you change several parts in your A/C system, use the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to ensure you use the right amount of oil. If the A/C accumulator is the only part you're replacing, put in 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of the recommended refrigerant oil. Every time you disconnect the refrigerant lines, change the O-ring seals and gaskets to avoid leaks. Place the accumulator in the engine compartment, remove all tape or plugs from both the accumulator fitting and
A/C Condenser ports, rub a little clean refrigerant oil onto a new dual-plane seal and fit it onto the accumulator fitting. Set the accumulator on the condenser's right end, tighten bolt 4 to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.) and install the accumulator mounting bracket 2 with screw 1 brushed to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.). Put the front fascia on, plug in the negative
Battery Cable, drain the refrigerant system and if you are replacing the A/C accumulator, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil. The last step is to charge the refrigerant system.