Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
Coupler HVAC: Service and Repair
Peanut Fitting
DISCONNECT
1. Following proper procedures, remove refrigerant from system. See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Recovery
2. Remove nut from peanut fitting.
NOTE: Support the female fitting with a wrench to prevent tubes from twisting.
3. Pull peanut fitting apart.
4. Remove the O-ring seals from the male fitting using Plastic O-ring Tool F5VH-17B017-AA or equivalent. Do not use a metal O-ring tool or other
type of metal tool such as a screwdriver or pick. They could cause axial scratches across the O-ring grooves resulting in refrigerant leaks.
CONNECT
1. Clean all dirt or foreign material from both pieces of fitting.
2. Lubricate and install new O-ring seals on male fitting.
3. Lubricate male fitting, O-ring seals and inside of female fitting with clean Motorcraft YN-12b refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSH-M1C231-B.
4. Fit male and female ends of peanut fitting together.
5. Tighten peanut fitting nut to 7-9 N.m (62-79 Lb-In).
NOTE: When properly assembled the male and female fittings should be flush.