Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Replacement (C69)

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the engine coolant reservoir.
3. Remove the air cleaner.
4. Remove the grille.
5. Remove the evaporator tube (4) from the vehicle.

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




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




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

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 (3) to the evaporator tube (4) 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. Install the evaporator tube (4) to the vehicle.
6. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
7. Leak test the fitting(s) of the repaired or reinstalled component using the J 39400-A.
8. Install the grille.
9. Install the engine coolant reservoir.
10. Install the air cleaner.

For a description of the RPO Code(s) shown in this article/images refer to the RPO Code List found at Vehicle/Application ID. RPO Codes