Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.




Note: The nuts (4) and the ferrules (3) will remain on the evaporator tube. Do not try to remove.

2. Remove the nuts (4) from the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
3. Remove the A/C refrigerant filter.

1. Coat the O-rings (2) with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Install the O-rings (2) to the evaporator tube.
3. Install the A/C refrigerant filter with the flow arrow pointing towards the evaporator.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the nuts (4) to the A/C refrigerant filter (1).

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

5. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
6. Leak test the fittings of the repaired or reinstalled component using the J 39400-A .