High Pressure Safety Valve HVAC: Service and Repair

Compressor Pressure Relief Valve Replacement (L61)

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector


Removal Procedure





1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .
4. Remove the compressor pressure relief valve.



Installation Procedure


Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

1. Install the compressor pressure relief valve.





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

2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Connect the battery negative cable.
4. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
5. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A .