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Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1547625  Size: SH
  1. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning (A/C) system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the A/C refrigerant valve (2).
  3. Remove and discard the O-ring seal (3).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1547625  Size: SH

    Important:  DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity oil on the NEW O-ring to enter the refrigerant system.

  1. Lightly coat the NEW O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
  2. Install the O-ring seal (3) onto the valve if necessary.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the A/C refrigerant valve (2).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the valve to 11 N·m (98 lb in).

  6. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  7. Leak test the fitting valve area using the J 39400-A .
  8. Install the service port cap (1).