Impala V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
5. For banjo-style fittings: carefully slide the new O-ring seal (1) onto the A/C refrigerant hose until seated.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the new O-ring seal to enter the refrigerant system.
6. Lightly lubricate the new O-ring seal (1) with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil. Leave a light coating of the refrigerant oil to remain on the
A/C refrigerant hose in the area indicated (2) ONLY.
7. Install the A/C refrigerant hose to the A/C refrigerant component.
8. For compression-style fittings; use a back-up wrench on the A/C refrigerant component (smaller size) fitting (2), then tighten the A/C refrigerant
hose (larger size) fitting (1) to specification.
9. For banjo-style fittings; install the bolt/nut retaining the A/C refrigerant hose to the A/C refrigerant component, then tighten to specification.
10. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. See: Refrigerant/Service and Repair
11. Check the A/C refrigerant hose(s) to the A/C component(s) joints for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing.
12. Install the cross vehicle brace.
