Air Conditioning Line (Peanut) Fitting: Disconnect

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CAUTION: Support the female fitting with a wrench to prevent the tubes from twisting.

Fig 1: Removing Nut From Peanut Fitting

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Remove the nut from the peanut fitting.
Pull the peanut fitting apart.

Fig 2: Pulling Peanut Fitting Apart
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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.

Remove the O-ring seal with a non-metallic tool.

Fig 3: Removing O-Ring Seal With A Non-Metallic Tool

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