Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Locate the A/C quick connect fitting locking tab access slots (1).
- Carefully insert J 45689 into the locking tab access slots. See Special Tools .
- Gently press down on the locking tab until the quick connect fitting locking tab releases.
- Open and remove the quick connect fitting from the A/C refrigerant component.
IMPORTANT:
The J 45689
should be parallel with the quick connect fitting. See Special Tools .