Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.8L (L26) engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 5.3L (LS4) engine.
3. Remove the A/C line coupling from the evaporator tube to condenser tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .



4. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser.
5. Remove and discard the O-ring seals. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
6. Remove the refrigerant filter from the evaporator tube.

1. Replace the O-ring seals on the evaporator tube. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .



2. Install a new refrigerant filter to the evaporator tube.
3. Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser.
4. Install the A/C line coupling to the evaporator tube and condenser tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .
5. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.8L (L26) engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 5.3L (LS4) engine.
6. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
7. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .