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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.
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.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Caprice | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Impala | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Pontiac | Parisienne | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.0L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 4.4L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 5.0L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 4.4L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Base | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Impala | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Base | 5.0L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Base | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Base | 3.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Base | 5.7L | V8 | DIESEL | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Brougham | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Brougham | 3.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Brougham | 5.7L | V8 | DIESEL | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Safari | 5.0L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Safari | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.0L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 4.4L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 5.0L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 4.4L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 5.0L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 4.4L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Base | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; OE Number 2724245; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1981 | Pontiac | Parisienne | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.0L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 4.4L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 5.0L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 4.4L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Sport | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Sport | 5.0L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Sport | 4.4L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Sport | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Base | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; OE Number 2724245; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1980 | Pontiac | Parisienne | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1979 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1979 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1979 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.0L | V8 | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 4.1L | L6 | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 5.0L | V8 | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 4.1L | L6 | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Sport | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Sport | 5.0L | V8 | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Sport | 4.1L | L6 | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | — | — | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1979 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; OE Number 2724245; Accumulator |
| 1979 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | — | — | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1978 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1978 | Buick | Riviera | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1978 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1978 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Caprice | — | — | — | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | — | — | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1977 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1977 | Buick | Riviera | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1977 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1977 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Caprice | — | — | — | — | N/A | Accumulator |
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | — | — | — | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator |
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | — | — | — | N/A | Accumulator |
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