Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
IMPORTANT: The nuts (4) and the ferrules (3) will remain on the evaporator tube. Do not try to remove.
2. Remove the nuts (4) from the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
3. Remove the A/C refrigerant filter (4) from the evaporator tube (3).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Coat the O-rings (2) with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Install the O-rings (2) to the evaporator tube.
3. Install the A/C refrigerant filter (4) to the evaporator tube (3) with the flow arrow pointing towards the evaporator.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the nuts (4) to the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
5. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
6. Leak test the fitting(s) of the repaired or reinstalled component using the J 39400-A.