Document ID: 893973

Disassemble the air conditioning refrigerant components.
Cap or tape the open air conditioning refrigerant components immediately to prevent system contamination.
Remove the O-ring seal (1) from the air conditioning refrigerant component.

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Inspect the O-ring seal for signs of damage to help determine the root cause of the failure.
Inspect the air conditioning refrigerant components for damage or burrs. Repair if necessary.
DISCARD the O-ring seal.

Inspect the new O-ring seal for any sign of cracks, cuts, or damage.
Remove the cap or tape from the air conditioning refrigerant components.
Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the air conditioning refrigerant components.

Note: Use only the recommended refrigerant oil or damage to the air conditioning system could occur.

Lightly coat the new O-ring seal with the recommended refrigerant oil. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Note: DO NOT reuse O-ring seals.

Carefully slide the NEW O-ring seal (1) onto the air conditioning refrigerant component.
The O-ring seal (1) must be fully seated.

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Assemble the air conditioning components.

A/C Coupler O-ring