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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1998FIREBIRD V8-5.7L VIN GREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSERVICE PRECAUTIONSREPLACEMENT PROCEDURE PRECAUTIONSO-RINGS
1998 Pontiac Firebird V8-5.7L VIN G
O-Rings
1998 Pontiac Firebird V8-5.7L VIN GSECTION O-Rings
Install new GM-approved service replacement air conditioning O-rings when a joint is installed, except when the O-rings are provided on new replacement components. Unless service replacement O-rings of the specified part numbers are used, excessive leakage of Refrigerant-134a may occur. Refer to the part number for identification, not to the former color-coating method of identification, because some formerly color-coated service replacement O-rings may be black.
Air conditioning O-rings should be coated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil just before installation and should be slipped onto the flange tube to assure proper locating and sealing. To prevent the possibility of swelling and a reduction in sealing effectiveness, O-rings should not be allowed to soak in refrigerant oil. Before installation, the O-rings should be examined to ensure that they have not been nicked or deformed. Nicked or deformed parts must be replaced or excessive refrigerant leakage may result.
Air conditioning O-rings should be coated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil just before installation and should be slipped onto the flange tube to assure proper locating and sealing. To prevent the possibility of swelling and a reduction in sealing effectiveness, O-rings should not be allowed to soak in refrigerant oil. Before installation, the O-rings should be examined to ensure that they have not been nicked or deformed. Nicked or deformed parts must be replaced or excessive refrigerant leakage may result.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.