A/C Refrigerant Filter Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




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

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

2. Loosen the A/C refrigerant filter nuts.
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 to the evaporator tube per the directional arrow. Hand tighten the nuts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

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.