Service Port HVAC: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Core Replacement

Special Tools
- GE 50078 Electronic Leak Detector
- GE 46246 Valve Core Tool

For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools

Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant recovery and recharging (belt driven compressor)






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

Installation Procedure
1. Install the valve core to the service port.






2. Refer to Fastener, Caution

Using the GE 46246 Valve Core Tool, tighten the valve core to 11 Nm (97 lb in).

3. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Belt Driven Compressor)
4. Leak test the fittings of the component using the GE 50078 Electronic Leak Detector.