B4000 V6-4.0L SOHC (2005)
Coupler HVAC: Description and Operation
A/C Peanut Fitting
A/C PEANUT FITTING
The condenser core uses peanut shaped refrigerant fittings instead of spring lock couplings
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The male and female blocks of the peanut fitting are retained with a nut.
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An O-ring seal is installed around the tube on the male block.
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The female block is welded to the tube and is not adjustable.
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Support the female fitting with a wrench to prevent twisting of the tubes.
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The male block will pivot around the tube to allow for alignment with the female block during assembly.
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When correctly assembled the male and female fittings should be flush.
