How do I remove the old accumulator drier and replace with new

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Suction Accumulator/Drier
Special Service Tool(s) Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (3/4 inch)
T85L-19623-A
Removal

1. NOTE: Replacement of the suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.
   Recover the refrigerant; for additional information, refer to Section 412-00 .

1. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.

1. NOTE: Use a back-up wrench to avoid damage to the tubes.
   Disconnect the suction accumulator/drier to A/C evaporator core fitting.

1. Use Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (3/4 in) to disconnect the A/C manifold and tube from the suction accumulator/drier (19C836).

1. Remove the suction accumulator/drier.
   1. Loosen the screw from the mounting bracket.
   1. Lift the suction accumulator/drier out.

1. Drain and measure the oil from the suction accumulator/drier; for additional information, refer to Section 412-00 .

1. Transfer the A/C cycling switch (19E561) to the new suction accumulator/drier.

Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricate the new O-rings and install the correct amount of new PAG Compressor Oil F2AZ-19577-AC or Motorcraft YN-12c or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B to the new suction accumulator/drier.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Evacuate, charge and leak test the refrigerant system; for additional information, refer to Section 412-00 .

1. Test system for proper operation.

I hope my assistance helped you and resolved your concern, if you need further assistance please ask.

You had a compressor failure

Now you have a big job ahead of you

You will have to install a new compressor

Remove & Flush all hose assy's

Remove & flush the condensor

Replace the drier or accumulator

Flush the evaporator in place

Put new oil in all components in the correct amounts

First things first.

Make certain you have all the parts and tools required before you begin...
You will need a torque wrench to properly replace the unit.

Having said this and not knowing which model or year your Hyundai vehicle is. I will say that if your vehicle is not already running on the R134 refrigerant, this would be a good time to make that switch over and upgrade.

If this is what you are considering, the Air Drier/Accumulator would also need to be replaced at this time. This is the cannister usually nearest the firewall with the two A/C hoses/pipes coming from it.

(A/C Compressor - Drier Accumulator - New refrigerant)

You should completely disconnect your battery.

Removing the A/C Compressor will vary in difficulty depending on it's location.

Some A/C compressors are located on the top of the engine, or just off the side and are really easy to exchange. While others are located in more difficult to reach areas, like underneath.

Depending on where your's is located, you may find it easier to first disconnect the hoses on the back as well as the bracket supporting the rear. Then remove the bolts from the from bolt tabs and proceed to manuever it away, as best as possible..

Same process for the old Drier/Accumulator cannister. Dosconnect wire connector, unbolt hoses and make note of it's position, to help with installing the new cannister properly.

(*** IMPORTANT NOTE***)
Some A/C compressors have a SWITCH. This is generally located on the rear head of the A/C compressor and looks more like a cap that is screwed onto the switch cavity plug. You may note this once you remove your old compressor. Remove that and keep, you will (most likely) need it to use on the new compressor.

I mention this because new compressors rarely come with a new switch and all too often people will install their new A/C compressor without swaping that switch from the old to new compressor... In which case, it will prevent the compressor clutch from actually engaging. Hence the result would be no cold air being detected, and a process of chasing fuses and relays begins in order to try and find out what it is and why it is not working...

(***Hopefully you have read and noted the above NOTE, YES, it is that Important***)

There will most likely be instructions in the box with your replacment compressor and I am assuming that you are replacing with new as opposed to used parts.

Installing the new compressor is in the reverse order. Once everything is tightened up and bolted back together.

As you begin filling with the new refrigerant, take note of any air leak or hissing sounds right away. If any noted, make proper adjustments prefore proceeding.

Hopefully you will have found this useful

Good Luck and Happy Motoring

Respectfully

yes change the accumulator /filter drier and the orifice tube the orifice tube is on the high side line going to the condenser and the accumulator is on the fire wall passenger side but this system needs to be evacuated before this is done its against the law to release these gasses into the air so youll need a recovery system to do this dontforget to replace the seals also

Yes you can replace the seal only,Its only a bag in there that attracts moisture, do you need to replace it not really,Just replace the seal and ensure there is no leak.But if you open the system you ll need to draw out the air before you refill with freon

FIRST POUR OUT SHIPPING OIL IN NEW COMPRESSOR.TO BE ON SAFE SIDE YOU ADD 2 OUNCES OF R- 134 OIL TO NEW COMPRESSOR. ADD 1 OUNCE OIL TO NEW ACCUMULATOR OR DRIER.BESURE TO REPLACE ORIFICE TUBE.

If you know the system has the correct amount of freon and it does not blow cold usually this means that the accumulator, or sometimes called the drier bottle is full of moisture. They only hold so much.Yours being an older car it happens.In which case the accumulator must be replaced with a new one. All freon must come out to releave the pressure. The drier must be replace with a new one,includeing the orings or seals that seal the drier, then the system should be evacuated with a vac. pump and reduced to negative pressure. It should hold this neg. pres. for a few hours to show if the system has a leak.Then new freon added at the exact proper amount for that car.
I hope this helps you.

Why? Is the compressor bad?

I assume he used a leak tester and found a leak in the evap which is inside the plenum housing. Need to remove the plenum to get access to the evap. big job. If you are technical, you could remove the plenum assembly and let him replace the evap & then let you out the plenum back in. Then take back to have him evacuate and recharge system.
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SECTION 412-03: Air Conditioning 1999 Town Car Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Evaporator Core Removal and Installation
NOTE: The evaporator core is not separately serviceable. It is serviced only with the evaporator core housing assembly.
NOTE: Installing a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the refrigerant system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
NOTE: If an evaporator core leak is suspected, the evaporator core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00 .

1. Remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to Section 412-02 .

1. Transfer the components from the old evaporator core housing to the new evaporator core housing

1. Install the evaporator core housing. For additional
2. information, refer to Section 412-02

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Evaporator Core Housing Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).

1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00 .

1. Drain the radiator. For additional information, refer to Section 303-03 .

1. Remove the screws and the RH cowl vent screen.

1. Disconnect the vacuum hoses and the wire harness connector from the evaporative emission canister purge valve (EVAP canister purge valve) (9C915).

1. Remove the nuts and remove the evaporative emission canister purge valve.

1. Remove the heater hoses from the heater core.

1. Remove the screw and reposition the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

1. Disengage the four wire harness retainers from the top of the RH fender apron.

1. Remove the RH front wheel and tire.

1. Remove the screws from the RH fender apron and remove the fender apron.

1. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the A/C cycling switch (19E561).

1. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the blower motor (18527).

1. Disengage the wire harness connector from the retainer.

1. Disconnect the evaporator to compressor suction line from the suction accumulator/drier (19C836). For spring lock couplings disconnect and connect general procedure, refer to Section 412-00 .

1. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the fitting and the tube, use a backup wrench when removing the suction accumulator/drier.
   Disconnect the suction accumulator/drier from the A/C evaporator core.

1. Remove the clamp screw retaining the A/C accumulator mounting bracket to the A/C evaporator core housing and remove the suction accumulator/drier.

1. Disconnect the condenser to evaporator tube from the A/C evaporator core (19860). For spring lock couplings disconnect and connect general procedure, refer to Section 412-00 .

1. Remove the RH instrument panel insulator.
   • Remove the pushpins.
   • Disengage the courtesy lamp holder.
   • Disconnect the power point wire harness connector and remove the RH instrument panel insulator.

1. Remove the in-car temperature sensor hose and elbow from the evaporator housing.

1. Remove the nuts at the top of the evaporator housing.

1. Remove the nuts at the bottom of the evaporator housing.

1. Remove the screw and nut near the blower motor.

1. Remove the screws.

1. Separate the housing and remove the blower motor and A/C evaporator core.

1. Disconnect the wire harness connector.

1. Remove the evaporator core cover.