Tools Required
J 39400-A
Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning (A/C) system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Remove the A/C refrigerant valve (2).
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal (3).
Installation Procedure
Important: DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity oil on the NEW O-ring to enter the refrigerant system.
- Lightly coat the NEW O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
- Install the O-ring seal (3) onto the valve if necessary.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the A/C refrigerant valve (2).
Tighten
Tighten the valve to 11 N·m (98 lb in).
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Leak test the fitting valve area using the
J 39400-A
.
- Install the service port cap (1).