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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Core Replacement

Special Tools

    • J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
    • J 46246 Valve Core Tool

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 297244 Size: SH
  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  2. Using the J 46246 , remove the valve core from the service port.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 297244 Size: SH
  1. Install the valve core to the service port.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Using the J 46246 , tighten the valve core to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
  3. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  4. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .