how do I replace the high side port?

1998 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
127,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOE1953
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leaking around the high side port it need to be replace.
Aug 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Yes, this is easy to replace, I assume all of the refrigerant has leaked out correct? Here is how the job is done and I have included a video to help with the A/C vacuum down and recharge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EqdrBVb0sY


Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
Aug 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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JOE1953
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the parts in the middle do it just screw out? I tried a 5/8 wrench but my wrench want to slip. this is valve core wrench I'm using trying to remove the core but nothing come out.
Aug 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Yes, it wont it is made as all one piece I would try vise grips to get the valve assembly out.
Aug 14, 2025 at 8:04 AM