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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. Remove the engine drive belt.
3. Remove the compressor wire harness connector.
4. Remove the compressor mounting bolts.
5. Remove the compressor from the engine with the compressor line attached.
6. Remove the compressor pressure relief valve.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




1. Install the compressor pressure relief valve.

Tighten
Tighten to 8 N.m (70 lb in).

2. Install the compressor to the engine.
3. Install the compressor mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

4. Install the compressor wire harness connector.
5. Install the engine drive belt.
6. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
7. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A.