Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Replacement

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) REFRIGERANT FILTER REPLACEMENT

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 air cleaner.

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

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




4. Remove the A/C refrigerant filter (5) 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 (2) 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 fittings of the repaired or reinstalled component using the J 39400-A.
7. Install the air cleaner.