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Compressor Pressure Relief Valve Replacement L61

Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1201907  Size: SH
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the compressor pressure relief valve.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Install the compressor pressure relief valve.

  2. Object Number: 1201907  Size: SH

    Tighten
    Tighten to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Connect the battery negative cable.
  5. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  6. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A .

Compressor Pressure Relief Valve Replacement LZ4

Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Important: Cap or tape the open A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.

  3. Remove the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1579975  Size: SH
  5. Remove the high pressure relief valve.

Installation Procedure

  1. Remove the cap or tape from the A/C compressor.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1579975  Size: SH
  3. Install the high pressure relief valve.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the valve to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

  5. Install the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
  6. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  7. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .