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Refrigerant Filter: Service and Repair



AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) REFRIGERANT FILTER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.




2. Remove the condenser tube and evaporator hose from the TXV.
3. Remove and discard the seal washer.




4. Remove the refrigerant filter from the condenser tube.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the refrigerant filter into the condenser tube.




2. Install new sealing washers on the condenser tube and evaporator hose fittings.
3. Install the condenser tube and evaporator hose to the TXV.
4. Install the TXV nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

5. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
6. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A.
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