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
2. Remove the PCM.
3. Remove the engine coolant reservoir.
IMPORTANT: The nuts (4) and ferrules (3) will remain on the evaporator tube. Do not try to remove.
4. Remove the nuts (4) from the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
5. Remove the A/C refrigerant filter (1) from the evaporator tube.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Coat the new O-rings (2) with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Install the new O-rings (2) to the evaporator tube.
3. Install the A/C refrigerant filter (1) to the evaporator tube 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. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
6. Leak test the fittings component using the J 39400-A.
7. install the engine coolant reservoir.
8. Install the PCM.