Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Important: Immediately cap or tape the open A/C components immediately in order to prevent contamination.

3. Remove the front evaporator inlet line to A/C condenser bolt.



4. Disconnect the front evaporator inlet line from the A/C condenser.
5. Cap or tape off the A/C condenser port.



6. Remove A/C refrigerant filter from the front evaporator inlet line.
7. Remove and discard the seal washer from the front evaporator inlet line.
8. Cap or tape off the front evaporator inlet line.

1. Remove the cap or the tape from the front evaporator inlet line.
2. Install a new seal washer to the front evaporator inlet line. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .



3. Install the A/C refrigerant filter to the front evaporator inlet line.
4. Remove the cap or tape from the A/C condenser.



5. Connect the front evaporator inlet line to the condenser.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

6. Install the front evaporator inlet line to condenser bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .