Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Replacement (C69)
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system.
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 the 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).
4. Install the evaporator tube (2) to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
5. Recharge the A/C system.
6. Leak test the fitting(s) of the repaired or reinstalled component using the J 39400-A.
7. Install the air cleaner.