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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  2. Remove the RH tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Note: Cap or tape the open A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.


    Object Number: 1480182  Size: SH
  4. Remove the high pressure relief valve.
  5. Cap or tape the A/C compressor high pressure relief valve port.

Installation Procedure

  1. Remove the cap or tape from the A/C compressor high pressure relief valve port.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1480182  Size: SH
  3. Install the high pressure relief valve and tighten to 8 N·m (70 lb in).
  4. Remove the RH tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  5. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  6. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector .