Service Port HVAC: Service and Repair
SERVICE PORTS REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the service port cap.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the service fitting from the evaporator hose.
4. Remove and discard the O-ring from the evaporator hose.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a new O-ring to the evaporator hose.
2. Install the service fitting to the evaporator hose.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
3. Recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
4. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A.
5. Install the service port cap.