Tools Required
J 39400-A
Halogen
Leak Detector
Important: The A/C refrigerant filter, ACDelco P/N 15-1696 must be installed
to the A/C evaporator tube between the condenser and evaporator.
The installation of this A/C refrigerant filter eliminates the need for flushing.
- Measure 50 mm (2 in)
from the bend on the evaporator tube (3) near the expansion tube end and mark
the location.
- Measure 50.8 mm (2 in) from the mark on the evaporator
tube (3) from the previous step.
Important: Do not allow metal burrs to enter the tube during cutting or when removing
the burrs.
- Using a tubing cutter, cut the marked section of the evaporator tube
(3).
- Remove the burrs from the evaporator tube (3).
- Remove the nuts (4), the
ferrules (3), and the O-rings (2) from the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
Important: DO NOT install the O-rings (2) in this step.
- Push the nuts (4) and the ferrules (3) over each of the evaporator tube
halves.
- Install the ferrules (3) with the small end toward the nut (4).
- Install the A/C refrigerant
filter (4) to the evaporator tube (3) with the flow arrow pointing towards
the evaporator.
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.
- While holding the evaporator tube in the A/C refrigerant filter (1),
tighten the nuts (4) to the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Remove the nuts (4) from
the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
- Coat the O-rings (2) with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
- Install the O-rings (2) to the evaporator tube halves.
- Install the nuts (4) to the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Leak test the fitting(s) of the repaired or reinstalled component
using the J 39400-A
.