Special Tools
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- J 41447 R134A A/C Tracer Dye - Box of 24. See Special Tools .
- J 42220 Universal 12V Leak Detection Lamp
- J 43600 ACR 2000 Air Conditioning Service Center. See Special Tools .
- J 45268 A/C Flush Adapter Kit. See Special Tools .
- J 46297 A/C Dye Injector Kit. See Special Tools .
- J 46297-12 Replacement Dye Cartridges. See Special Tools .
NOTE:
Flushing with the ACR 2000 is not intended to remove metal from the air conditioning (A/C) system.
Flushing is intended to remove the following:
- Contaminated polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil
- Desiccant, following a desiccant bag failure
- Overcharge of PAG oil
- Refrigerant contamination
For 2007 there are two different designs for the Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV). The designs can be identified by the attachment methods used to retain the evaporator outlet hose and the liquid line to the TXV. For the second design, the A/C lines are retained to the TXV as a pair using a single nut.