Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.



2. Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs.
3. Remove the compressor hose and liquid line connector.
4. Remove the suction hose from the compressor hose.
5. Remove and discard the O-rings.
6. Remove the surge tank from the surge tank bracket.
7. Remove the suction hose and liquid line nut from the thermal expansion valve (TXV).
8. Remove the suction hose and liquid line from the TXV.



9. Remove the suction hose from the dash clip.
10. Remove the line clip from the dash.
11. Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor wire harness connector.



12. Remove the liquid line bracket bolt.



13. Remove the suction hose.

Note: Cap all A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.

14. Remove and discard the sealing washers.

1. Uncap A/C components.
2. Install new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.



3. Install the suction hose.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




4. Install the liquid line bracket bolt and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
5. Install the refrigerant pressure sensor wire harness connector.
6. Install the line clip to the dash.



7. Install the suction hose to the dash clip.
8. Install the suction hose and liquid line to the TXV.
9. Install the suction hose and liquid line nut to the TXV and tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
10. Install new O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement.
11. Install the suction hose to the compressor hose.



12. Install the compressor hose and liquid line connector.
13. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
14. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A .
15. Install the surge tank to the surge tank bracket.