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Installation Procedure

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

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

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

    Important:  DO NOT reuse O-ring seals.

  5. Carefully slide the new O-ring seal onto the A/C refrigerant component.
  6. The O-ring seal must be fully seated.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fully Seated O-Ring Seal
    G01645557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. 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.
    Fig 2: Loosening Compression Style Fitting & Fitting Nut
    G01645558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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