Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
a.
Loop the 12" length of natural fiber string around SLC and clean O-ring sealing surface (Figure 4).
b.
Remove all cleaning residue using a lint free cloth.
NOTE:
ONLY USE NEW GREEN 0-RINGS. THE USE OF ANY 0-RING SEALS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED MAY ALLOW CONNECTION TO
LEAK INTERMITTENTLY DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
6.
Reassemble the SLC by referring to the following procedure (Steps 6a-6e):
a.
Lubricate the new O-ring seal using appropriate refrigerant oil.
b.
Install new O-rings.
c.
Lubricate the inside of the female coupling with the appropriate refrigerant oil.
d.
Install plastic indicator ring into cage opening if indicator ring is to be used.
NOTE:
IF THE PLASTIC INDICATOR RING IS USED, IT WILL SNAP OUT OF THE CAGE OPENING WHEN THE COUPLING IS CONNECTED
TO INDICATE ENGAGEMENT. IF THE INDICATOR RING IS NOT USED, CHECK THE COUPLING ENGAGEMENT BY VERIFYING
THAT THE GARTER SPRING IS OVER THE FLARED END OF THE FEMALE COUPLING.
e.
Fit female coupling to male coupling and push with a twisting motion until the garter spring snaps over the flared end of the female fitting.
7.
Repeat procedure as necessary for any remaining couplings. Verify seal integrity by leak testing the coupling. If coupling continues to leak, replace
the component.
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