Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
3. Remove the desiccant bag plug (1).




Important: Record any of the lost PAG oil from the desiccant bag to maintain the correct total system amount.

4. Remove the desiccant bag (1).

1. Install the desiccant bag (1).
2. Lubricate the O-rings on the desiccant bag plug. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




3. Install the desiccant bag plug (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 2.9 N·m (26 lb in).

4. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Add the proper amount of oil. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
7. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
8. Using J 39400-A , leak test the fittings of the component.