Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Installation (With RPO Code C69)

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) REFRIGERANT FILTER INSTALLATION (WITH RPO CODE C69)

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

IMPORTANT: The A/C refrigerant filter, AC Delco P/N 15-1696 must be installed to the A/C evaporator tube (liquid line) between the condenser and evaporator.The installation of this A/C refrigerant filter eliminates the need for flushing.

1. Remove the air cleaner.




2. Remove the evaporator tube (2) from the vehicle.
3. Measure 45 mm (1.75 in) from the bend on the condenser end of the evaporator tube (2) and mark the location.
4. Measure 50.8 mm (2 in) from the mark on the evaporator tube (2) towards the evaporator from the previous step.
5. Using a tubing cutter, cut the marked section of the evaporator tube (2).

IMPORTANT: Do not allow metal burrs to enter the evaporator tube (2) during cutting or when removing the burrs.

6. Remove the burrs from the evaporator tube (2).




7. Remove the nuts (4), the ferrules (3), and the O-rings (2) from the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
8. Push the nuts (4) and ferrules (3) over each of the evaporator tube halves.

IMPORTANT: Do Not install the O-rings (2) in this step.

9. Install the ferrules (3) with the small end toward the nut (4).




10. Install the A/C refrigerant filter (3) to the evaporator tube (2) with the flow arrow pointing towards the evaporator.




11. While holding the evaporator tube in the A/C refrigerant filter (1), tighten the nuts (4) to the A/C refrigerant filter (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

12. Remove the nuts (4) from the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
13. Install the O-rings (2) to the evaporator tube halves.
14. Install the nuts (4) to the A/C refrigerant filter (1).

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




15. Install the evaporator tube (2) to the vehicle.
16. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
17. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.
18. Install the air cleaner.