How to remove and install an Accumulator Assembly?

The sealed accumulator assembly is connected to the evaporator outlet pipe and functions as a liquid/vapor separator that receives refrigerant vapor, some liquid refrigerant and refrigerant oil from the evaporator. It contains a desiccant which acts as a drying agent for the moisture that may have entered the system. To remove the accumulator, disconnect the negative battery cable, properly discharge the air conditioning system into a recovery/recycling machine, remove the air cleaner and resonator assemblies, disconnect the low-pressure lines at the inlet and outlet fittings on the accumulator, unplug the pressure cycling switch connection and remove the switch, loosen the lower strap bolt and spread the strap, turn the accumulator and remove. Drain and measure the oil in the accumulator, discard the old oil, add new oil equivalent to the amount drained from the old accumulator plus an additional 2-3 oz. (60-90ml) of oil to compensate for the oil retained by the accumulator desiccant, position the accumulator in the securing bracket, tighten the clamp bolt to 88 inch lbs. (10 Nm), install new O-rings at the inlet and outlet connections on the accumulator, lubricate the O-rings with refrigerant oil, connect the low-pressure inlet and outlet lines, tighten to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm), connect the negative battery cable, tighten the cable bolt to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm), evacuate, charge and leak test the system, reinstall the air cleaner assembly if removed, reset the radio, clock and any other applicable electronic devices.

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Buick Regal Accumulator Asm,A/C
Part Number: 1132766
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- Other Name: ACCUMULATOR, A/C Refrigerant; Accumulator, Dehydrator, Drier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2004 Buick Regal | CUSTOM, GL, GLX, GS, LIMITED, LS, REGAL | 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Buick Regal Receiver & Dehydrator Kit, A/C
Part Number: 13277638
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- Other Name: RECEIVER & DEHYDRATO, A/C Refrigerant; Dehydrator, Drier
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 Buick Regal | CX 4 DOOR SEDAN, CXL 4 DOOR SEDAN, CXS 4 DOOR SEDAN | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Buick Regal Accumulator Asm,A/C
Part Number: 2724828
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- Other Name: ACCUMULATOR, A/C Refrigerant; Dehydrator, Drier
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- 1994-1995 Buick Regal | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 2 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 4 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Buick Regal Accumulator,A/C
Part Number: 2724929
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- Other Name: ACCUMULATOR, A/C Refrigerant; Dehydrator, Drier
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- 1994-1996 Buick Regal | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 2 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 4 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Buick Regal Receiver & Dehydrator Kit, A/C
Part Number: 84377853
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- Other Name: Dehydrator, Drier, Drier Dessicant Bag
- Replaced by: 42858352
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2020 Buick Regal | 1SC 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, 1SL 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, 1SL 4 DOOR STATION WAGON, 1SX 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, BASE 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, BASE 4 DOOR STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Buick Regal Accumulator,A/C
Part Number: 2724686
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- Other Name: ACCUMULATOR, A/C Refrigerant; Dehydrator, Drier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1988-1993 Buick Regal | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 2 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 4 DOOR, LIMITED, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR, REGAL | 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Buick Regal Accumulator,Evap Dehyd
Part Number: 2724240
Product Specifications
- Other Name: ACCUMULATOR, A/C Refrigerant; Drier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1982-1984 Buick Regal | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.1L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Buick Regal Receiver & Dehydrator Kit, A/C
Part Number: 13330220
Product Specifications
- Other Name: RECEIVER & DEHYDRATO, A/C Refrigerant; Dehydrator, Drier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Buick Regal | CXL TURBO 4 DOOR SEDAN, CXS 4 DOOR SEDAN | 4 Cyl 2.0L

Buick Regal A/C Accumulator

The A/C Accumulator in Buick Regal vehicles is a highly significant and wears a very important role in the removal of moisture, oil and any other debris from the cooling system. S located in between the evaporator and the compressor, this cylinder type works with the purpose of maintaining the functionality of air conditioning system of the vehicle. The A/C Accumulators for Buick Regal Models Since the beginning of the this, Buick Regal models have had different sorts of A/C Accumulators with the different policies although the fundamental purpose of the A/C Accumulators is to ensure that the conditioning system is clean and functional.

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Buick Regal A/C Accumulator Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install an Accumulator Assembly?
A: The sealed accumulator assembly is connected to the evaporator outlet pipe and functions as a liquid/vapor separator that receives refrigerant vapor, some liquid refrigerant and refrigerant oil from the evaporator. It contains a desiccant which acts as a drying agent for the moisture that may have entered the system. To remove the accumulator, disconnect the negative Battery Cable, properly discharge the air conditioning system into a recovery/recycling machine, remove the air cleaner and resonator assemblies, disconnect the low-pressure lines at the inlet and outlet fittings on the accumulator, unplug the pressure cycling switch connection and remove the switch, loosen the lower strap bolt and spread the strap, turn the accumulator and remove. Drain and measure the oil in the accumulator, discard the old oil, add new oil equivalent to the amount drained from the old accumulator plus an additional 2-3 oz. (60-90ml) of oil to compensate for the oil retained by the accumulator desiccant, position the accumulator in the securing bracket, tighten the clamp bolt to 88 inch lbs. (10 Nm), install new O-rings at the inlet and outlet connections on the accumulator, lubricate the O-rings with refrigerant oil, connect the low-pressure inlet and outlet lines, tighten to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm), connect the negative battery cable, tighten the cable bolt to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm), evacuate, charge and leak test the system, reinstall the air cleaner assembly if removed, reset the radio, clock and any other applicable electronic devices.