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Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Replacement

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) REFRIGERANT FILTER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air cleaner.
3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.




4. Loosen 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 from the evaporator tube (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




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




2. Install the A/C refrigerant filter to the evaporator tube (1) with the flow arrow pointing toward the evaporator.




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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
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4. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
5. Leak test the fitting(s) of the repaired or reinstalled component using the J 39400-A.
6. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
7. Install the air cleaner.