Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Loosen the A/C refrigerant filter nuts.

IMPORTANT: The nuts and the ferrules will remain on the line. Do not try to remove.

3. Remove the A/C refrigerant filter.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Lubricate the O-rings with clean 525 viscosity refrigerant oil and install them onto the evaporator tube.
2. Install the A/C refrigerant filter with the arrow pointing toward the evaporator.




3. Ensure that the liquid line is bottomed out in the filter.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

4. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
5. Leak test the fittings of the component. Using the J 39400-A
6. Lower the vehicle.