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Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Replacement

Special Tools

    • J-39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
    • J-46246 Valve Core Removal Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

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

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  3. Remove the air conditioning refrigerant service valve using J-46246 removal tool.

Installation Procedure


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    Note: 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.

  1. Install the air conditioning refrigerant service valve using J-46246 removal tool and tighten to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in)..
  2. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  3. Leak test the fittings using the J-39400-A detector.
   


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