OEM 2010 GMC Savana 1500 A/C Accumulator

2010 GMC Savana 1500 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the A/C Accumulator on 2010 GMC Savana 1500?

  A: First, you need to recover the refrigerant from the a/c system in order to replace the air conditioning accumulator. Secondly, dismantle the Coolant Reservoir and take off the low pressure a/c sensor electrical connector, as well as the nut securing the evaporator outlet pipe to the accumulator. Other than that, the compressor suction hose retaining nut and the compressor suction hose need to be taken out of the accumulator and the retaining screw of the accumulator retaining bracket must be taken out before taking out the accumulator. After the removal of sealing washers, in the event of changing the accumulator: add the required amount into it of pag oil directly. Install the accumulator with careful attention to make sure the screw is put to the accumulator retaining bracket, and tighten 9 nm(80lb in). Connect the low pressure sensor electrical connector, install new sealing washers after that and fit the evaporator outlet pipe, tighten its retaining nut to 16 nm (12 lb ft). Next, install the compressor suction hose and its retaining nut as well and tighten it to 16 nm (12 lb ft). Install the Coolant Reservoir, and evacuate as well as recharge the a/c system, conduct the leak test on the fittings using the j 39400-a halogen leak detector.