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

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

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the air cleaner.




3. Remove the evaporator tube (2) from the vehicle.




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

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




5. Remove the A/C refrigerant filter (3) from the evaporator tube (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the O-rings (2) to the evaporator tube.




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




3. Install 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 (1 lb ft).




4. Install the evaporator tube (2) to the vehicle.
5. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
6. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.
7. Install the air cleaner.