Mike's Workshop Manuals: Service manuals for every vehicle
Home >> Pontiac >> 2004 >> Aztek Base, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 152 (HVAC Systems - General Servicing) >> Repair Instructions >> Accumulator Replacement >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C pressure switch.
  3. Remove the A/C low pressure switch.
    4. Fig 1: Accumulator
    GM735909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the nut (3) retaining the accumulator (4) to evaporator (1).
  5. Remove the compressor suction hose assembly from the accumulator.
  6. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
  7. Remove the accumulator clamp nut.
  8. Remove the accumulator from the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About Mike's Workshop Manuals