Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
7. Clean the fitting with a lint-free cloth.
8. Inspect the surface for grooves or scratches. If grooves and scratches are still present, replace the component.
9. Clean the O-ring grooves with a 300 mm (12 Inch) length of natural fiber string by looping the string around the grooves and pulling the string
back and forth.
10. Remove any debris from the grooves with a lint-free cloth.
CONNECT
1. Check to make sure that garter spring is in cage of male fitting. If garter spring is missing, install a new spring by pushing it into cage opening. If
garter spring is damaged, remove it from cage with a small wire hook (do not use a screwdriver) and install new spring.
2. Lubricate and install new green O-ring seals on male fittings.
NOTE: Use only the specified green O-ring seals because they are made of a special material. The use of any O-ring seal other than the specified
green O-ring seal may allow the connection to leak intermittently during vehicle operation.
3. Lubricate male fitting, green O-ring seals and inside of female fitting with clean refrigerant oil.
