Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Refrigerant Filter: Service and Repair
Air Conditioning (AC) Refrigerant Filter Replacement
Special Tools
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and
Repair/Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Remove the front evaporator tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube Replacement (See: Hoses/Hose/Line HVAC/Service and
Repair/Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube Replacement).
Note: The nuts (4) and ferrules (3) will remain on the condenser tube. Do not try to remove.
3. Remove the nuts (4) from the A/C refrigerant filter (1).
4. Remove the A/C refrigerant filter from the condenser tube.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement (See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Coupler HVAC/A/C Coupler O-ring/Service and
Repair/O-Ring Replacement).
2. Install the A/C refrigerant filter to the condenser tube with the flow arrow pointing towards the evaporator.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
3. Install the nuts (4) to the A/C refrigerant filter (1) and tighten to34 Nm (25 lb ft).
4. Install the front evaporator tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube Replacement (See: Hoses/Hose/Line HVAC/Service and
Repair/Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube Replacement).
5. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and
Repair/Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
6. Leak test the fittings of the installed component using the J 39400-A .