OEM 2003 Chevrolet Corvette A/C Accumulator

2003 Chevrolet Corvette Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the A/C Accumulator on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: The first step to replace the A/C Accumulator requires refrigerant recovery from the a/c system. You must loosen the A/C Accumulator flare nuts before removing the A/C Accumulator from the evaporator tube while immediately capping or taping the open front evaporator tube and condenser to stop contamination. Remove the o-rings followed by taking off tape or caps from the evaporator tubes. The new o-rings need installation at both evaporator tube ends before adding the A/C Accumulator onto the tube using the arrow direction toward the evaporator. Before the tightening begins users must make sure the A/C Accumulator completely reaches the ferrules while the o-rings should engage inside the accumulator housing before performing the 15 n.m (11 lb ft) torque on the flare nuts. Complete a/c system evacuation followed by recharging the system and conduct fitting leak testing through use of the halogen leak detector (J 39400-A).