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Air Conditioning Line (Peanut) Fitting: Disconnect

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  1. Remove the nut and separate the 2 halves of the peanut fitting.
    Fig 1: Identifying Male And Female Halves Of Peanut Fitting
    G03910314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: Do not use metal tools to remove the O-ring seal. They can cause axial scratches across the O-ring seal groove, resulting in refrigerant leaks.
    Fig 2: Locating O-Ring Seal
    G03902262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the O-ring seal with a non-metallic tool.
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