Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement.

Warning: Do not remove hoses or lines before system is fully discharged. System may be under pressure and contact with R134a may cause personal injury.

3. Remove the condenser hose bolt from the receiver dehydrator.
4. Remove the condenser hose from the receiver dehydrator.
5. Remove the evaporator tube bolt from the receiver dehydrator.
6. Remove the evaporator tube from the receiver dehydrator.
7. Install caps on the condenser hose and the evaporator tube assembly to prevent moisture entry and oil spillage.
8. Remove the receiver dehydrator bracket bolts and the receiver dehydrator assembly.
9. Loosen the receiver dehydrator clamp bolt and remove receiver dehydrator.

1. If replacing the receiver dehydrator add the appropriate amount of PAG oil to the system. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for capacity information.
2. Install the receiver dehydrator bottle into the clamp but do not tighten.
3. Install new O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Use only Polyalkylene Glycol Synthetic Refrigerant Oil (PAG) for internal circulation through the R-134a A/C system and only 525 viscosity mineral oil on fitting threads and O-rings. If lubricants other than those specified are used, compressor failure and/or fitting seizure may result.

4. Install the receiver dehydrator bracket bolts.
5. Tighten the receiver/dehydrator clamp bolt. Tighten the bolt to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
6. Remove the condenser hose to condenser cap and plug and install a new seal washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.
7. Install the evaporator tube to the receiver dehydrator.
8. Install the evaporator tube bolt to the receiver dehydrator. Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
9. Install the condenser hose to the receiver dehydrator.
10. Hand start the condenser hose bolt to the receiver dehydrator. Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
12. Using the J 39400-A leak test the fittings of the component.
13. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement.