Savana 3/4 Ton Van V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (2001)
Refrigerant Filter: Service and Repair
A/C Refrigerant Filter Installation (C60)
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 air cleaner.
2. Remove the engine coolant reservoir.
3. Remove the grille.
4. Remove the evaporator tube (2) from the vehicle.
5. Measure 60 mm (2.5 in) from the condenser end of the evaporator tube (2) and mark the location.
6. Measure 50.8 mm (2 in) from the mark on the evaporator tube (2) from the previous step.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow metal burrs to enter the evaporator (2) tube during cutting or when removing the burrs.
7. Using a tubing cutter cut out the marked section of the evaporator tube (2).
8. Remove the burrs from the evaporator tube (2).
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.
