Installation Procedure

2019 Chevrolet Trax Premier, AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Inspect the new O-ring seal for any sign of cracks, cuts, or damage. Replace if necessary.
  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.
  4. NOTE:

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

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

    DO NOT reuse O-ring seals.

  7. Carefully slide the new O-ring seal onto the A/C refrigerant component.
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    The O-ring seal (1) must be fully seated.

  9. Assemble the A/C components.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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