Make sure that the O-ring does not have any scratches.
Use refrigeration oil to cover the O-ring.
Connect the fitting, install the fastener, and tighten to the torque shown
in the diagram.
When tightening the refrigerant lines, use two wrenches. This will keep
the fixed end of one of the two lines stable while the other fitting is being
tightened to it.
Fig. 1: Air conditioning system refrigerant line
routing — 1992–95 Monteros