It is important to adjust the refrigerant oil to the right level before putting in the A/C accumulator to avoid issues and damage to the compressor. A leak in the A/C accumulator should be fixed as soon as an internal failure of the
A/C Compressor is present. Whenever you change several components in the A/C system, use the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to find out the correct oil amount needed. If changing only the accumulator, include 120 milliliters (4 fluid ounces) of the oil in your refrigerant. Whenever you work on a refrigerant line, remember to change the O-ring seals to stop leaks. Place the A/C accumulator (10) in the accumulator bracket (8) to begin and then position the assembly under the hood. Tape or plugs on the refrigerant line fittings and the
Evaporator and accumulator ports should be removed once the system is opened. Brush a little refrigerant oil onto new R-134a O-ring seals and put them over the fitting ends using only genuine O-rings for this system. Connect the suction lines (9 and 11) from the A/C with the A/C accumulator and attach with retaining nuts (1), placing the torque at 12.5 Nm (110 in. lbs.). For LHD models, pair the rear spring-lock coupler on the A/C suction line with the A/C evaporator and put the secondary retaining clip in place (6 & 4). For having AC with rear Heater ducts, unite the rear part of the suction line with the A/C evaporator and secure it with the nut at 12.5 Nm (110 in. lbs). Place the accumulator bracket on the dash panel (5), use two nuts (7) and tighten them to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.). If you remove it, fit the A/C low pressure switch (2) onto the A/C accumulator, slide an O-ring seal over the switch and tighten it by hand. Connect the wire lead and connector (3) to the A/C low pressure switch and put back the negative
Battery Cable. Unload the refrigerant system and if you are changing the A/C accumulator, add 120 milliliters (4 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil or turn to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart for advice on various component replacements. In the end, load the refrigerant system per the recommendation.