Spectra 0233185 A/C Accumulator

Spectra 0233185 A/C Accumulator Overview

The Spectra 0233185 A/C accumulator is an OE-style replacement for vehicles with rear air conditioning. It is built for applications where the accumulator helps manage refrigerant flow and moisture control in the HVAC system.

Compatible with select Pontiac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Buick models, including Pontiac LeMans, Pontiac Trans Sport, and Chevrolet Lumina APV with rear A/C. This part number is also referenced as 0233185 for catalog and service lookup.

Key Features

• A/C accumulator for HVAC systems
• Fits rear A/C applications where listed
• Built to meet or exceed original equipment performance targets
• OE-style replacement for service and repair work
• Cross-references Four Seasons 4421N and UAC RD6069C for the same application

Detailed Description

Spectra Premium uses engineering, manufacturing processes, and quality control standards to produce an accumulator that aligns with original equipment expectations. The 0233185 is designed for select GM and Pontiac platforms from the mid-1980s through the early 1990s, including Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick Regal, and Chevrolet Monte Carlo applications. If you are servicing a Pontiac LeMans A/C accumulator or replacing a Chevrolet Lumina APV accumulator with rear A/C, this part number provides a direct catalog match for the listed vehicles.

What It Helps Address

• Moisture buildup in the A/C system
• Reduced refrigerant system efficiency
• Accumulator replacement during HVAC repair
• Service needs on rear A/C-equipped vehicles
• Restoration of proper accumulator function in aging systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and rear A/C configuration before ordering. Replace the accumulator when servicing an opened or contaminated A/C system, and confirm all connections and seals match the original layout. This part fits 1988-1993 Pontiac LeMans, 1991-1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV with rear A/C, 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette with rear A/C, and other listed applications including Pontiac Trans Sport, Tempest, Grand Prix, and Buick Regal.

Quality Assurance

Spectra Premium states that its engineering, manufacturing technology, and quality control processes are used to produce accumulators that meet or exceed the performance of the original equipment they replace.