Compressor Pressure Relief Valve Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the air cleaner cover and duct assembly.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
3. Remove the compressor pressure relief valve (1) from the compressor head.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the pressure relief valve seat area of the rear compressor head.
2. Coat the new O-ring with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the new O-ring seal to enter the refrigerant system.

3. Install the new O-ring.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the compressor relief valve (1) into the compressor head.

Tighten
Tighten the valve to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

5. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
6. Leak test the A/C system. Refer to Leak Testing. Leak Testing
7. Install the air cleaner cover and duct assembly.