Savana 3/4 Ton Van AWD V8-5.3L VIN T (2003)
Refrigerant Filter: Service and Repair
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Replacement
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) REFRIGERANT FILTER REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the evaporator hose assembly.
3. Remove the nuts (4) from the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
IMPORTANT: The nuts (4) and ferrules (3) will remain on the condenser tube. Do not try to remove.
4. Remove the A/C refrigerant filter from the condenser tube.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the O-rings.
2. Install the A/C refrigerant filter to the condenser tube with the flow arrow pointing towards the evaporator.
3. Install the nuts (4) to the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
4. Install the evaporator hose assembly.