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Compressor Control Valve Assembly: Service and Repair

V-5 Compressor:






Tool Required:
J 39500 R-134a Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Recharging (ACR4) System

Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Recover refrigerant. Refer to Recovery.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Control valve retaining ring using internal snap ring pliers or J 5403.
5. Control Valve.

Install or Connect

1. Control Valve.
2. Control valve retaining ring using internal snap ring pliers or J 5403.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Evacuate and recharge refrigerant system. Refer to Evacuation.
5. Negative battery cable.