Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.



3. Remove the pressure relief valve from the compressor.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the pressure relief valve and seal to the compressor and tighten the valve to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
4. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A .