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Replacement Guidelines

Replace the suction accumulator/drier when:
- The suction accumulator/drier is restricted, plugged or perforated.
- The refrigerant system has been left open for more than four hours or completely discharged for 24 hours or more.
- There is evidence of moisture in the system (for example, internal corrosion of the metal lines or dark, thick refrigerant oil).
- A component such as the A/C condenser core, A/C evaporator core, A/C compressor, or a refrigerant line is replaced.