OEM 2001 GMC Safari A/C Accumulator

2001 GMC Safari A/C Accumulator Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Replace an A/C Accumulator (C60) on 2001 GMC Safari?

  A: The first step before replacing the A/C Accumulator includes the recovery procedure of the refrigerant from the system. Take off the air cleaner together with the upper radiator shroud and the grille from the vehicle. First disconnect the evaporator tube from the vehicle keeping ferrules and nuts attached to it. The replacement of the A/C Accumulator begins with removing its nuts from the A/C Accumulator and removing the accumulator from the evaporator tube. Apply 525 viscosity refrigerant oil to the new installation rings then place them on the evaporator tube. Place the new A/C Accumulator onto the evaporator tube in the correct direction toward the evaporator. Then fasten it with nuts to 15 n.m (11 lb ft) torque. After installing the evaporator tube you must recharge the a/c system while testing the leaks in repaired or newly installed fittings using the halogen leak detector (J 39400-A). The final step involves reinstallation of the grille together with upper radiator shroud and air cleaner.