Service Port HVAC: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Core Replacement

Special Tools
* J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
* J 46246 Valve Core Tool

Removal Procedure




1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Belt Driven Compressor) (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Belt Driven Compressor)).
2. Using the J 46246 , remove the valve core from the service port.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the valve core to the service port.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Using the J 46246 , tighten the valve core.

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) (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Belt Driven Compressor)).
4. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .