High Pressure Safety Valve HVAC: Service and Repair

COMPRESSOR PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




3. Remove the pressure relief valve from the compressor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the pressure relief valve and seal to the compressor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the compressor pressure relief valve to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
4. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A.