Removal Procedure

Remove the seal washer from the A/C refrigerantcomponent.Inspect the seal washer for any signs of damage.Inspect the A/C refrigerant components for damage or burrs.Repair or replace as necessary.
Note:DO NOT reuse sealing washer.
Discard the sealing washer.Installation ProcedureNote:Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.
Inspect the new seal washer for any signs of cracks, cuts, ordamage.Do not use a damaged seal washer.

Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, clean the sealingsurfaces of the A/C refrigerant components.Carefully install the new seal washer onto the A/Crefrigerant component.The washer must completely bottom against the surface of thefitting.
Note:After tightening the A/C components, there should be a slightsealing washer gap of approximately 1.2-mm(3/64-in) between the A/C line and the A/Ccomponent.
Assemble the remaining A/C refrigerant components. Refer tothe appropriate repair procedure.
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