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Service Port HVAC: Service and Repair




Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Core Replacement

Special Tools

* J 39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector

* J 46246 - Valve Core Tool

Removal Procedure




1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

2. Using the J 46246 - Valve Core Tool , remove the valve core from the service port.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the valve core to the service port.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Using the J 46246 - Valve Core Tool , tighten the valve core.

Tighten the valve core to 11 Nm (97 lb in).

3. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

4. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector.