Service Port HVAC: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Core Replacement

Special Tools
* GE 50078 - Electronic Leak Detector
* GE 46246 - Valve Core Tool

For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment)

Removal Procedure




1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging)
2. Using the GE 46246 - Valve Core Tool, remove the valve core from the service port.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the valve core to the service port.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution)

2. Using the GE 46246 - Valve Core Tool, tighten the valve core to 11 Nm (97 lb in).
3. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging)
4. Leak test the fittings of the component using GE 50078 - Electronic Leak Detector.