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Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Replacement (C60)

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system.
2. Remove the air cleaner.




3. Remove the nuts (4) from the A/C refrigerant filter (1).

IMPORTANT: The nuts (4) and the ferrules (3) will remain on the evaporator tube. Do not try to remove.




4. Remove the A/C refrigerant filter (3) from the evaporator tube (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the O-rings (2) to the evaporator tube.




2. Install the A/C refrigerant filter (3) to the evaporator tube (2) with the flow arrow pointing towards the evaporator.




3. Install the nuts (4) to the A/C refrigerant filter (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

4. Recharge the A/C system.
5. Leak test the fitting(s) of the repaired or reinstalled component using the J 39400-A.
6. Install the air cleaner.