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Pressure Relief Valve

Disassembly




1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the pressure relief valve.
4. Clean the valve seat area.

Assembly




1. Lubricate the O-ring of the new pressure relief valve with new polyalkalene glycol (PAG) oil.
2. Install the new valve.

Tighten
Tighten the pressure relief valve to 16 N.m (12 lb-ft).

3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Evacuate and recharge the system.