Expert: Candido Figueroa - 11/4/2009

Question
hi again i ask a question about where is my accumlator in a 2004 caddy srx you sent me a answer back but i can't find it or were does the freon stay in the system thank you asap

Answer
DESICCANT BAG REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Remove the front air deflector retainers.
Remove the front air deflector.

Remove the desiccant bag plug (1). IMPORTANT: Record the amount of any lost PAG oil from the desiccant bag to maintain the correct total system amount.


Remove the desiccant bag (1).


INSTALLATION PROCEDURE


Install the desiccant bag (1).


Lubricate the O-ring on the desiccant bag plug. Refer to O-ring Replacement. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the desiccant bag plug (1). Tighten Tighten the plug to 2.9 N.m (26 lb in) .

Install the front air deflector.
Install the front air deflector retainers.
Lower the vehicle.
Add the proper amount of oil. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.
Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Leak test the fittings of the component with J 39400-A.