Universal Air
Accumulator

Universal Air RD5026C A/C Accumulator

Brand Universal Air RD5026C
Product line Accumulator
Fits Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac · 111 vehicles

A/C accumulator. Helps protect the system by storing refrigerant and separating liquid from vapor.

Accumulator line. Built for HVAC systems that use an accumulator/receiver drier setup.

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Universal Air RD5026C A/C Accumulator

The Universal Air RD5026C is an A/C accumulator for tube-fitting applications in classic GM and Pontiac vehicles. It is listed for a wide range of 1977-1983 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models with tube fittings.

Key Features

  • Brand: Universal Air
  • Brand line: Accumulator
  • Part number: RD5026C
  • Category: HVAC A/C accumulator / receiver drier
  • Direct fitment coverage for multiple GM full-size platforms
  • Application-specific listings for tube-fitting systems

Fitment Details

  • Fits 1977-1983 Buick LeSabre, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator
  • Fits 1977-1983 Cadillac DeVille, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator
  • Fits 1977-1979 Cadillac Fleetwood, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator
  • Fits 1981-1983 Cadillac Fleetwood, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator
  • Fits 1980-1983 Chevrolet Caprice, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator
  • Fits 1982-1983 Chevrolet Impala, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator
  • Fits 1980-1983 Oldsmobile 98, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator
  • Fits 1977-1983 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator
  • Fits 1980-1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator
  • Fits 1980-1983 Pontiac Parisienne, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator
  • Fits 1980-1982 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator
  • Fits 1979-1981 Pontiac Bonneville, with Tube Fittings; OE Number 2724245; Accumulator
  • Fits 1980-1981 Pontiac Catalina, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator
  • Fits 1980 Cadillac Fleetwood, with Tube Fittings; Without Service Port; Accumulator
  • Fits 1977-1979 Chevrolet Caprice, Accumulator
  • Fits 1977-1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88, Accumulator
  • Fits 1979 Pontiac Catalina, Accumulator
  • Fits 1977-1978 Buick Riviera, with Tube Fittings; Accumulator

What It Is Used For

  • Replacing a leaking or damaged A/C accumulator in tube-fitting systems
  • Restoring proper refrigerant management in the HVAC circuit
  • Addressing poor cooling performance tied to accumulator failure
  • Correcting contamination concerns after A/C service or component replacement
  • Supporting repair of original-style air conditioning systems on Buick LeSabre, Cadillac DeVille, and Chevrolet Caprice applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s A/C layout, tube fittings, and service-port configuration before ordering. Match the application to the exact year, make, and model listed for the RD5026C, especially on Cadillac Fleetwood and Pontiac Bonneville applications where notes vary by year.

This part cross-references OE Number 2724245 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air identifies RD5026C within its Accumulator product line for HVAC service applications. Confirm fitment against the vehicle listing before installation to ensure the correct tube-fitting accumulator is selected.

This part fits 111 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
1983BuickLeSabre————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1983CadillacDeVille————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1983CadillacFleetwood————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1983ChevroletCaprice————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1983ChevroletImpala————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1983Oldsmobile98————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1983OldsmobileCustom Cruiser————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1983OldsmobileDelta 88————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1983PontiacParisienne————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982BuickLeSabre————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982CadillacCommercial Chassis————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982CadillacDeVille————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982CadillacFleetwood————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCapriceClassic5.7LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCapriceClassic5.0LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCapriceClassic4.4LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCapriceClassic3.8LV6—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCapriceClassic Estate5.7LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCapriceClassic Estate5.0LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCapriceClassic Estate4.4LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCapriceClassic Estate3.8LV6—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCapriceBase5.7LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982ChevroletImpala————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982Oldsmobile98————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982OldsmobileCustom Cruiser————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982OldsmobileDelta 88————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982PontiacParisienneBase5.0LV8GASN/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982PontiacParisienneBase4.4LV8GASN/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982PontiacParisienneBase3.8LV6GASN/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982PontiacParisienneBase5.7LV8DIESELN/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982PontiacParisienneBrougham4.4LV8GASN/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982PontiacParisienneBrougham3.8LV6GASN/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982PontiacParisienneBrougham5.7LV8DIESELN/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982PontiacParisienneSafari5.0LV8GASN/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1982PontiacParisienneSafari4.4LV8GASN/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981BuickLeSabre————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981CadillacCommercial Chassis————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981CadillacDeVille————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981CadillacFleetwood————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceClassic5.7LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceClassic5.0LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceClassic4.4LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceClassic3.8LV6—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceClassic Estate5.7LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceClassic Estate5.0LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceClassic Estate4.4LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceClassic Estate3.8LV6—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceClassic Landau5.7LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceClassic Landau5.0LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceClassic Landau4.4LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceClassic Landau3.8LV6—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981ChevroletCapriceBase5.7LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981Oldsmobile98————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981OldsmobileCustom Cruiser————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981OldsmobileDelta 88————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981PontiacBonneville————N/Awith Tube Fittings; OE Number 2724245; Accumulator
1981PontiacCatalina————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1981PontiacParisienne————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980BuickLeSabre————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980CadillacCommercial Chassis————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980CadillacDeVille————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980CadillacFleetwood————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Without Service Port; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceClassic5.7LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceClassic5.0LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceClassic4.4LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceClassic3.8LV6—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceClassic Landau5.7LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceClassic Landau5.0LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceClassic Landau4.4LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceClassic Landau3.8LV6—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceClassic Sport5.7LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceClassic Sport5.0LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceClassic Sport4.4LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceClassic Sport3.8LV6—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980ChevroletCapriceBase5.7LV8—N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980Oldsmobile98————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980OldsmobileCustom Cruiser————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980OldsmobileDelta 88————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980PontiacBonneville————N/Awith Tube Fittings; OE Number 2724245; Accumulator
1980PontiacCatalina————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1980PontiacParisienne————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1979BuickLeSabre————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1979CadillacDeVille————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1979CadillacFleetwoodBrougham———N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1979ChevroletCapriceClassic5.7LV8—N/AAccumulator
1979ChevroletCapriceClassic5.0LV8—N/AAccumulator
1979ChevroletCapriceClassic4.1LL6—N/AAccumulator
1979ChevroletCapriceClassic Landau5.7LV8—N/AAccumulator
1979ChevroletCapriceClassic Landau5.0LV8—N/AAccumulator
1979ChevroletCapriceClassic Landau4.1LL6—N/AAccumulator
1979ChevroletCapriceClassic Sport5.7LV8—N/AAccumulator
1979ChevroletCapriceClassic Sport5.0LV8—N/AAccumulator
1979ChevroletCapriceClassic Sport4.1LL6—N/AAccumulator
1979OldsmobileCustom Cruiser————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1979OldsmobileDelta 88————N/AAccumulator
1979PontiacBonneville————N/Awith Tube Fittings; OE Number 2724245; Accumulator
1979PontiacCatalina————N/AAccumulator
1978BuickLeSabre————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1978BuickRiviera————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1978CadillacDeVille————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1978CadillacFleetwoodBrougham———N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1978ChevroletCaprice————N/AAccumulator
1978OldsmobileCustom Cruiser————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1978OldsmobileDelta 88————N/AAccumulator
1977BuickLeSabre————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1977BuickRiviera————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1977CadillacDeVille————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1977CadillacFleetwoodBrougham———N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1977ChevroletCaprice————N/AAccumulator
1977OldsmobileCustom Cruiser————N/Awith Tube Fittings; Accumulator
1977OldsmobileDelta 88————N/AAccumulator