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Installation Procedure

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  1. Inspect the new O-ring seal for any sign or cracks, cuts, or damage. Replace if necessary.
  2. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C refrigerant components.
    3. IMPORTANT:

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

  3. Lightly coat the new O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
    4. IMPORTANT:

    DO NOT reuse O-ring seals.

  4. Carefully slide the new O-ring seal onto the A/C refrigerant component.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Proper Seating Of A/C Refrigerant O-Ring
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  5. The O-ring seal must be fully seated.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying A/C Compression Style Line Fittings
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  6. Assemble the A/C components.

    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.
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