Aztek V6-3.4L VIN E (2001)
Refrigerant Filter: Service and Repair
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Installation
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: The A/C refrigerant filter, AC P/N 15-1697 must be installed to the A/C evaporator inlet tube between the condenser and evaporator.
The installation of this A/C refrigerant filter eliminates the need for flushing.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the radiator air deflector bolts.
4. Remove the radiator air deflector.
5. Remove the bolt which secures the evaporator inlet tube to the condenser.
6. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the condenser.
IMPORTANT: Measure from the condenser block fitting end of the evaporator inlet tube. Cut the tube with a tubing cutter.
7. Measure 110 mm (4.3 in) and mark the evaporator tube.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow metal shavings to enter the evaporator tube during cutting or when removing the burrs.
8. Cut the evaporator tube.
