Peanut Fitting

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Fig 1: Identifying Peanut Fitting Components

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

The condenser core uses peanut shaped refrigerant fittings instead of spring lock couplings.

The male and female blocks of the peanut fitting are retained with a nut.
An O-ring seal is installed around the tube on the male block.
The female block is welded to the tube and is not adjustable.
Support the female fitting with a wrench to prevent twisting of the tubes.
The male block will pivot around the tube to allow for alignment with the female block during assembly.
When correctly assembled the male and female fittings should be flush.