Removal Procedure

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Disassemble the A/C refrigerant components. Refer to the appropriate repair procedure
- For compression style fittings use a back-up wrench on the fitting (2) and loosen the fitting nut (1).
- For banjo style fittings remove the bolt retaining the banjo type fitting.

Fig 1: Compression Style Fitting

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Remove the O-ring seal from the A/C refrigerant component.
Inspect the O-ring seal for signs of damage to help determine the root cause of the failure.
Inspect the A/C refrigerant components for damage or burrs. Repair if necessary.
Important: Cap or tape the open A/C refrigerant components immediately to prevent system contamination.
Cap or tape the A/C refrigerant components.
Discard the O-ring seal.