Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C pressure switch.
3. Remove the A/C low pressure switch.



4. Remove the nut (3) retaining the accumulator (4) to evaporator (1).
5. Remove the compressor suction hose assembly from the accumulator.
6. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
7. Remove the accumulator clamp nut.
8. Remove the accumulator from the vehicle.

Note: If replacing the accumulator, add the refrigerant oil to the accumulator. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for the capacity information.

1. Install the accumulator to the vehicle.
2. Install the accumulator into the accumulator clamp.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the accumulator clamp nut and tighten to 10 N·m (88 lb in).
4. Install the A/C low pressure switch and tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).



5. Install new O-ring seals. Refer to O-Ring Replacement.
6. Install the accumulator to the evaporator.
7. Install the accumulator retaining nut and tighten to 28 N·m (21 lb ft)
8. Connect the compressor suction hose to the accumulator (4).
9. Install the suction hose nut and tighten to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).
10. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C low pressure switch.
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
12. Leak test the fitting of the component using the J 39400-A .