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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 5403 Internal Snap Ring Pliers

Assembly Procedure


    Object Number: 1280151  Size: SH
  1. Coat all of the O-rings with clean polyalkalene glycol (PAG) oil.
  2. Push the control valve in place using thumb pressure.
  3. Use the J 5403 to install the valve retaining ring. The high point of the curved sides must be against the valve housing. Ensure the retaining ring is properly seated in the ring groove.
  4. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .