Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning (A/C) system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

Important: Immediately cap or tape the open A/C compressor opening immediately in order to prevent system contamination.

2. Remove the high pressure relief valve (1).
3. Remove and discard the O-ring seal (2).
4. Cap or tape the pressure relief valve port .

1. Lubricate and install the NEW O-ring seal (2). Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Remove the cap or tape from the pressure relief valve port .
3. Install the high pressure relief valve (1).

Tighten
Tighten the valve to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

4. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
5. Leak test the fitting of the component using J 39400-A .