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Installation Procedure

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

  1. Lightly coat the O-ring with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Fig 1: Service Ports
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  3. Install the service port.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the service port to 11 N.m (98 lb in).

  4. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  5. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A. 
  6. Install the service port cap.

    Tighten the cap 1/4-1/2 turn after the seal washer contacts to access fitting.