Escape 2WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)
Coupler HVAC: Service and Repair
Air Conditioning Line (Peanut) Fitting
AIR CONDITIONING LINE (PEANUT) FITTING
Disconnect
1. Remove the nut and separate the 2 halves of the peanut fitting.
2. 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.
Connect
1. Clean all dirt or foreign material from the fittings.
2. CAUTION: Use only new, green, O-ring seals. The use of any O-ring seals other than those specified may result in intermittent leakage
during vehicle operation.
Install the O-ring seal.
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Lubricate the O-ring seal with mineral oil.
3. Lubricate the inside of the fittings with mineral oil.
