Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disassemble the A/C refrigerant components. Refer to the appropriate repair procedure

Note:

Cap or tape the open A/C refrigerant components immediately to prevent system contamination.

2. Cap or tape the A/C refrigerant components.


3. Remove the O-ring seal (1) from the A/C refrigerant component.
4. Inspect the O-ring seal for signs of damage to help determine the root cause of the failure.
5. Inspect the A/C refrigerant components for damage or burrs. Repair if necessary.
6. DISCARD the O-ring seal.

Installation Procedure

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

Note:

DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the new O-ring seal to enter the refrigerant system.

4. Lightly coat the new O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

Note:

DO NOT reuse O-ring seals.

5. Carefully slide the NEW O-ring seal (1) onto the A/C refrigerant component.


6. The O-ring seal (1) must be fully seated.
7. Assemble the A/C components.

   Refer to the appropriate repair procedure.