Tools Required

J 39400 Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the left front diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
3. Remove the liquid/suction line bracket.
4. Remove the vacuum brake booster. Refer to Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.



5. Remove the liquid line fitting at the orifice.



6. Remove the liquid line bolt at the block fitting.

Important: Use care when removing the tube line.

7. Remove the liquid line.
8. Remove the O-ring and discard.

Important: The new O-ring seal must be coated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

1. Install the new O-ring seals on to the liquid line. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
2. Install the liquid line into place.




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.

3. Install the liquid line at the block fitting.

Tighten
Tighten the liquid line bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).




4. Install the liquid line nut at the orifice.

Tighten
Tighten the liquid line nut to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

5. Install the liquid/suction line bracket.
6. Install the vacuum brake booster. Refer to Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
7. Install the left front diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
8. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
9. Leak test the filling(s) of the repaired or reinstalled component using J 39400 .