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Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 1005370  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the evaporator outlet tube (1) from the evaporator.

  4. Object Number: 1284875  Size: SH
  5. Remove the retaining nut (1) from the A/C line bracket.

  6. Object Number: 1005391  Size: SH
  7. Remove the retaining nut (3) from the bracket.
  8. Tilt the cab. Refer to Cab Tilting .

  9. Object Number: 1005121  Size: SH
  10. Remove the retaining bolt (2) from the evaporator outlet tube.
  11. Remove the O-ring.
  12. Remove the sealing washer.

Installation Procedure

  1. Replace the O-ring. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
  2. Replace the seal washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1005121  Size: SH
  4. Install the retaining bolt (2) to the evaporator outlet tube.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  6. Tilt the cab. Refer to Cab Tilting .

  7. Object Number: 1005370  Size: SH
  8. Connect the evaporator outlet tube fitting (1) to the evaporator.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

  10. Install the evaporator outlet tube to the bracket.

  11. Object Number: 1284875  Size: SH
  12. Install the A/C line bracket nut (1).
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1005391  Size: SH
  14. Install the retaining nut (3) to the evaporator outlet tube bracket.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  16. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  17. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A .