Air Conditioning Line (Peanut) Fitting: Connect

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Clean all dirt or foreign material from the fittings.

Fig 1: Installing O-Ring Seal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- Use only new purple O-ring seals. The use of any O-ring seals other than specified may result in intermittent leakage during vehicle operation.
Install the O-ring seal.
1. Lubricate the O-ring seals with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems).
Lubricate the inside of the fittings with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems).

Fig 2: Reassembling A/C Line Peanut Fitting
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- When correctly assembled, the male and female fittings should be flush.
Assemble the male and female fittings together.
Charge the system. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM EVACUATION AND CHARGING .