Service Port HVAC: Service and Repair

Service Ports Replacement

Special Tools

J 39037 Charge Valve Octagon Socket

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the service port cap.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).




3. Use the J 39037 to remove the service port.

Installation Procedure

1. Replace the O-ring. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement (Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the service port valve.

Tighten the valve to 11 Nm (98 lb in).

3. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
4. Leak test the A/C service port. Refer to Leak Testing (Leak Testing).
5. Install the service port cap.