Astro Van AWD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Refrigerant Filter: Service and Repair
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Installation
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) REFRIGERANT FILTER INSTALLATION
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
IMPORTANT: The A/C refrigerant filter, ACDelco P/N 15-1697 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.
1. Remove the evaporator tube (1) from the vehicle.
2. Measure 40 mm (1.5 in) from the bend on the evaporator tube (1) near the high side access port.
3. Measure 50.8 mm (2 in) from the mark on the evaporator tube (1) from the previous step.
4. Using a tubing cutter, cut the marked section of the evaporator tube (1).
IMPORTANT: Do not allow metal burrs to enter the evaporator tube (1) during cutting or when removing the burrs.
5. Remove the burrs from the evaporator tube (1).
6. Remove the nuts (4), the ferrules (3), and the O-rings (2) from the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
7. Push the nuts (4) and ferrules (3) over each of the evaporator tube halves.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT install the O-rings (2) in this step.
8. Install the ferrules (3) with the small end toward the nut (4).
