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

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / HVAC / Cooling / Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure

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.

Cap or tape the A/C refrigerant components.

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

Installation Procedure

Inspect the new O-ring seal for any sign of cracks, cuts, or damage.
Remove the cap or tape from the A/C refrigerant components.
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.

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

Note:

DO NOT reuse O-ring seals.

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

The O-ring seal (1) must be fully seated.
Assemble the A/C components.
Refer to the appropriate repair procedure.

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