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High Pressure Safety Valve HVAC: Service and Repair




A/C Compressor Relief Valve Replacement

1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station. A/C Refrigerant Recovery

2. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

3. Remove the relief valve (A) and the O-ring (B). Plug the opening to keep foreign matter from entering the system, and the A/C compressor oil from running out.

4. Clean the mating surfaces.

5. Replace the O-ring on the relief valve, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing it.

6. Remove the plug installed in step 2, then install and tighten the relief valve.

7. Charge the system. A/C System Charging