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J 41416 Ultrasonic Leak Detector

Caution: Natural gas is highly flammable. In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from the vehicle while you perform the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system service.

Caution: The Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) system operates at pressures up to 24820 kpa (3600 psi). Relieve the CNG fuel system pressure before servicing CNG fuel system components in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury.

1. Relieve the CNG fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Install hose pinching pliers on the coolant hoses near the high pressure regulator (HPR).
4. Disconnect the coolant hoses at the HPR.
5. Disconnect the manual shut-off valve (MSV) to HPR fuel line (1) at the HPR. Discard the O-ring face seal.
6. Disconnect the HPR to intake manifold union fuel line (2) at the HPR.



7. Remove the frame rail nuts.
8. Remove the backing plate (3) from the frame rail.
9. Remove the HPR and bracket from the frame rail.
10. Remove the HPR bracket nut.
11. Remove the HPR bracket washer.
12. Remove the HPR (1) from HPR bracket (2).

Use the following procedure if any HPR fittings require replacement:

1. Remove the coolant inlet and outlet hose fittings (2 and 5).
2. Remove the pressure relief device (PRD) (4).
3. Remove the fuel outlet fitting (3).
4. Remove the fuel inlet fitting (1). Discard the O-ring face seal.

Use the following procedure if any HPR fittings require replacement:

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Important: Apply pipe thread sealant to the threads of the fuel outlet fitting (3), pressure relief valve and coolant hose inlet and outlet fittings (2 and 5) before installation. Do not use Teflon tape.

1. Install the fuel inlet fitting (1) using a new O-ring face seal. Lubricate the O-ring face seal with petroleum jelly or equivalent.

Tighten
Tighten the fuel inlet fitting to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

2. Install the fuel outlet fitting (3).

Tighten
Tighten the fuel outlet fitting finger tight plus one to three turns.

3. Install the PRD (4).

Tighten
Tighten the pressure relief device finger tight plus one to three turns.

4. Install the coolant hose inlet and outlet fittings (2 and 5).

Tighten
Tighten the coolant hose inlet and outlet fittings finger tight plus one to three turns.

1. Install the HPR (1) to the bracket (2).
2. Install the HRP bracket washer.
3. Install the HPR bracket nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).

4. Install the HPR and bracket (1) to the frame rail.
5. Install the backing plate (3) to the frame rail.
6. Install the frame rail nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 11 N·m (96 lb in).




7. Connect the HPR to intake manifold union fuel line (2).

Tighten
Tighten the fuel line fitting to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

Caution: Natural gas is stored under high pressure. If a leak occurs, the high pressure could cause a personal injury. In order to prevent Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel leaks, always replace the CNG fuel system O-rings during service.

8. Connect the MSV to HPR fuel line (1) using a new O-ring face seal. Lubricate the new O-ring face seal with petroleum jelly or equivalent.

Tighten
Tighten the fuel line fitting to 24.4 N·m (18 lb ft).

9. Connect the coolant hoses to the HPR.
10. Remove the hose pinching clamps from the coolant hoses.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

12. Open the MSV.
13. Start the vehicle and use the J 41416 in order to inspect for CNG fuel leaks at each serviced fitting.
14. Inspect the coolant level in the recovery reservoir. Add coolant if necessary.