OEM 2000 Chevrolet Malibu A/C Accumulator

2000 Chevrolet Malibu A/C Accumulator Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the A/C Accumulator on 2000 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: The replacement of the accumulator assembly requires recovering the refrigerant and raising the vehicle before beginning work. Detach both the condenser hose assembly and evaporator hose assembly from the accumulator by eliminating the right wheelhouse splash shield. Starting with the accumulator bracket bolt removal allows you to extract the accumulator assembly unit with bracket from the vehicle. Then proceed with separating the accumulator from its insulator and bracket. Installation of the new accumulator requires adding correct quantities of new refrigerant oil according to refrigerant oil distribution guidelines since new accumulators need refrigerant oil. Secure the accumulator bracket to the vehicle using the bolt while torquing it to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Connect the evaporator and condenser hoses to the accumulator and put back the right wheelhouse shield before lowering the vehicle for a/c system recharging. After system operation inspection you should carry out a leak test as the final stage to verify correct functionality.