S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD L4-2.2L VIN 5 Flex Fuel (2001)
Refrigerant Filter: Service and Repair
A/C Refrigerant Filter Installation
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
IMPORTANT: The A/C refrigerant filter, AC 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 PCM.
2. Remove the engine coolant reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Cooling System.
3. Loosen the accumulator nut at the evaporator.
4. Reposition the accumulator (4) in order to gain access to the evaporator tube (1).
5. Measure 100 mm (4 in) from the bend after the high side access port and mark the location.
6. Measure 50.8 mm (2 in) from the mark on the evaporator tube (1) from the previous step.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow metal burrs to enter the tube during cutting or when removing the burrs.
7. Using a tubing cutter, cut the marked section of the evaporator tube (1).
8. Remove the burrs from the evaporator tube (1).
9. 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.
