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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 from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the front evaporator tube.

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




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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the O-rings.
2. Install the A/C refrigerant filter to the condenser tube with the flow arrow pointing towards the evaporator.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




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

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

4. Install the front evaporator tube.
5. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
6. Leak test the fittings of the installed component using the J 39400-A.

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