General Description

Install new approved service replacement air conditioning O-ring(s) and seal washers whenever a joint or fitting is disassembled.

Some vehicles use flat sealing washers and O-ring(s) to seal the refrigerant system. The seal washers are used on block fittings of refrigerant components. The O-ring(s) is used to seal the refrigerant tubes. The O-ring fitting consists of:
^ An aluminum alloy, externally threaded fitting which is welded to an aluminum tube.
^ A free-spinning internally threaded nut.
^ An aluminum tube end which accommodates the O-ring(s)

Verify that the seal washers or O-ring(s) have not been damaged prior to installation. Replace damaged parts.

Coat O-ring(s) with the approved refrigerant oil. Seal washers do not require a coating of oil before installation.

Failure to use the proper service replacement parts and procedures may result in a leak.