Refrigerant Filter: Service and Repair

In-Line Filter Installation:

An in-line air conditioning filter/dryer is available for servicing vehicles which have experienced air conditioning system contamination and can help absorb moisture entering the system at higher mileages.

The in-line filter/dryer installation offers the customer a less expensive alternative to system flushing and/or replacement of the receiver dehydrator (accumulator) assembly.

ALUMINUM LINE INSTALLATION (AC DELCO PART 15-1310):
- (Installation instructions are included in the kit).

1. Discharge air conditioning system per recommended procedure. Service and Repair
2. If possible, select an installation location adjacent to area (fender well, etc.) that will allow use of optional bracket.
3. Remove a 12Omm (4.72 1n) section of the line. Remove burrs and loose particles from cut ends.
4. Insert pipe end into can fitting until pipe bottoms in the fitting body. If the fitting requires assembly, the tapered end of the ferrule goes into the fitting body.
5. Tighten fitting nut to "finger tight." Then with open-end wrench, tighten fitting nut an additional 3/4 turn while holding the can with a second open-end wrench.
6. Repeat assembly procedure for opposite end of can.
7. Evacuate/recharge system per recommended procedure, using additional 420 ml (7/8 lbs) of refrigerant to compensate for filter dryer volume.