Peanut Fitting

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Peanut Fitting
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The A/C refrigerant line peanut fittings are sometimes used in place of spring lock couplings or tube-o fittings.

  • The male and female blocks of the peanut fitting are retained with a nut.
  • An O-ring seal is installed around the tube on the male block.
  • Support the female fitting with a wrench to prevent twisting of the tubes.
  • When correctly assembled the male and female fittings should be flush.
Fig 1: Identifying Peanut Fitting Components
G03245306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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