Genuine 2003 Mazda Protege A/C Accumulator

2003 Mazda Protege A/C Accumulator Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to properly discharge and replace the A/C Accumulator in a vehicle's refrigerant system on 2003 Mazda Protege?

  A: Start with getting the refrigerant emptied out and retrieved by a reputed repair shop. Take out required parts according to the model year, disassemble A/C accumulator pressure switch, and refrigerant lines. Take out the A/C accumulator and put it back in the same order, removing the O-rings and lubricating them. Lastly, evacuate, charge, and leak test the system.