Installation Procedure

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Inspect the new O-ring seal for any sign or cracks, cuts, or damage. Replace if necessary.
Remove the cap or tape from the A/C refrigerant components.
Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C refrigerant components.
Important: DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the new O-ring seal to enter the refrigerant system.
Lightly coat the new O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
Important: DO NOT reuse O-ring seals.
Carefully slide the new O-ring seal onto the A/C refrigerant component.
The O-ring seal must be fully seated.

Fig 1: View Of Fully Seated O-Ring Seal
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Assemble the A/C components.

Fig 2: Assembling Compression Style Fitting
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Refer to the appropriate repair procedure.
- For compression style fittings use a back up wrench on the fitting (2) and tighten the fitting nut (1) to specification.
- For banjo style fittings install the bolt retaining the banjo type fitting and tighten to specification.