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A/C Refrigerant Filter Replacement

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 PCM.
3. Remove the engine coolant reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Cooling System.

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

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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Coat the new O-rings (2) with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Install the new O-rings (2) to the evaporator tube.
3. Install the A/C refrigerant filter (1) to the evaporator tube with the flow arrow pointing towards the evaporator.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the nuts (4) to the A/C refrigerant filter (1).

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

5. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
6. Leak test the fittings component using the J 39400-A.
7. Install the engine coolant reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Cooling System.
8. Install the PCM.