OEM Dodge Charger A/C Accumulator

Dodge Charger A/C Accumulator Parts and Q&A

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  Q: How to install an A/C Accumulator on Dodge Charger?

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  Before connecting the A/C accumulator, set the refrigerant oil at the required level, since inappropriate oil can damage the A/C compressor. Should the A/C compressor fail internally, the accumulator should be changed in order to shield the new compressor from damage. For many replacements, use the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart; for replacement of the accumulator only, add 30 mL (1 fl oz) of the correct oil. Always replace the O-rings and gaskets around the refrigerant lines to keep leaks from occurring. After moving the accumulator into the engine compartment, tear off any tape or plugs on its fittings and the A/C Condenser, apply some clean refrigerant oil to a new dual-plane seal and attach the seal to the accumulator fitting. Attach the accumulator to the last side of the A/C condenser, fasten it there with bolt 4 held tight to the recommended 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.) and add the accumulator bracket 2 with screw 1 tightened to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.). Refasten the front lip, link the negative battery terminal to the battery, vacuum the refrigerant system and, if installing an accumulator, include 30 milliliters (about one American fluid ounce) of the recommended oil into the A/C compressor. The next step is to fill the air conditioning system with refrigerant.
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  Q: How to Service the A/C Accumulator in Your Cooling System on Dodge Charger?

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  Before servicing the A/C accumulator for the air conditioner, take out the refrigerant from the system and unplug the negative Battery Cable. Take away the front fascia, then remove the screw that holds the A/C accumulator bracket onto the right end of the A/C Condenser. Then, unscrew the bolt that links the A/C accumulator to the A/C condenser, separate the A/C accumulator from the condenser and throw away the dual-plane seal. You should insert plugs in the A/C accumulator fitting and put small bits of tape over the open condenser ports. If changing the A/C accumulator, include 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of the proper refrigerant oil into the refrigerant system before testing. Put the A/C accumulator in its place in the engine compartment, pull out the tape or plugs from the A/C accumulator fitting and the A/C condenser ports and grease a new dual-plane seal with clean refrigerant oil before fitting it to the A/C accumulator. Put the A/C accumulator on the right side of the A/C condenser, add the bolt and tighten it to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.). Then, use a screw to fix the bracket to the A/C condenser and tighten it to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.). Put the front fascia back in, connect the negative battery cable, evacuate the air conditioning and replace the air conditioning refrigerant.