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Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Core Replacement




Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Core Replacement

Special Tools
* J 39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector
* J 46246 - Valve Core Removal Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).




2. Use J 46246 - Valve Core Removal Tool or equivalent to remove the valve core.

Installation Procedure




1. Use J 46246 - Valve Core Removal Tool or equivalent to install and tighten the valve core.
2. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).

Note: To prevent loss of refrigerant charge, tighten the cap. Replace the cap if the seal is missing or damaged.

3. Test the affected A/C fittings for leaks using J 39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector.