Refrigerant Filter: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the A/C line coupling from the evaporator tube to condenser tube.




4. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser.
5. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
6. Remove the refrigerant filter from the evaporator tube.

Installation Procedure

1. Replace the O-ring seals on the evaporator tube.




2. Install a new refrigerant filter to the evaporator tube.
3. Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser.
4. Install the A/C line coupling to the evaporator tube and condenser tube.
5. Install the air cleaner assembly.
6. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
7. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.