Special Tools

J-39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

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).

Note:  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.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the A/C refrigerant valve (2) and tighten to 11 N·m (98 lb in) .
4. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
5. Leak test the fitting valve area using the J-39400-A detector .
6. Install the service port cap (1).