Vibe FWD L4-1.8L VIN L (2005)
A/C Coupler O-ring: Service and Repair
O-Ring Replacement
O-RING REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Disconnect the A/C refrigerant line.
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For compression style fittings use a back up wrench on the fitting (2) and loosen the fitting nut (1).
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For banjo style fittings remove the bolt retaining the banjo type fitting.
IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the open A/C refrigerant line and the A/C refrigerant component immediately.
3. Disconnect the A/C line from the A/C component.
4. Cap or tape the A/C line and the A/C component to prevent system contamination, discard the O-ring seals.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the cap or tape from the A/C line and the A/C component.
2. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C refrigerant line and the A/C refrigerant component.
3. Lightly coat the new O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
