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Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1982289  Size: SH
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Remove the front air deflector retainers (2).
  4. Remove the front air deflector bolts (1).
  5. Remove the front air deflector (3).

  6. Object Number: 1996260  Size: SH
  7. Remove the condenser upper bracket bolts (1).

  8. Object Number: 1996261  Size: SH
  9. Remove the condenser lower mounting bolts (1).

  10. Object Number: 2097673  Size: SH
  11. Remove the discharge line bolt (1).
  12. Disconnect the discharge line (2) from the condenser.
  13. Remove and discard the O-ring.

  14. Object Number: 2097321  Size: SH
  15. Remove the condenser tube bolt (1).
  16. Disconnect the condenser tube (2) from the condenser.
  17. Remove and discard the O-ring.

  18. Object Number: 1996262  Size: SH
  19. Remove the condenser (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1996262  Size: SH
  1. If replacing the condenser, add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.
  2. Install the condenser (1).
  3. Install a new O-ring to the condenser tube. Refer to O-Ring Replacement.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2097321  Size: SH
  5. Connect the condenser tube (2) to the condenser.
  6. Install the condenser tube bolt (1) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  7. Install a new O-ring to the discharge line. Refer to O-Ring Replacement.

  8. Object Number: 2097673  Size: SH
  9. Connect the discharge line (2) to the condenser.
  10. Install the discharge line bolt (1) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  11. Object Number: 1996261  Size: SH
  12. Install the condenser lower mounting bolts and tighten to 5.4 N·m (48 lb in).

  13. Object Number: 1996260  Size: SH
  14. Install the condenser upper bracket bolts and tighten to 5.4 N·m (48 lb in).
  15. Install the front air deflector (3).
  16. Install the front air deflector bolts (1).
  17. Install the front air deflector retainers (2).
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Install the power steering cooler mounting bolts. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement.

  20. Object Number: 1982289  Size: SH
  21. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  22. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector