Manifold Gauge Set Connection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Marauder, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

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Turn both valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set clockwise to close the low- and high-pressure hoses to the center manifold and center hose.

Fig 2: Closing Low- And High-Pressure Hoses To Center Manifold And Center Hose
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Remove the A/C charging valve cap (19D702) from the low-pressure service gauge port valve.

Fig 3: Removing A/C Charging Valve Cap From Low-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
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Remove the A/C charging valve cap from the high-pressure service gauge port valve.

Fig 4: Removing A/C Charging Valve Cap From High-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
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Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set low-pressure hose and the R-134a low side quick disconnect to the low-pressure service gauge port valve.

Fig 5: Connecting Manifold Gauge Set Low-Pressure Hose And Low Side Quick Disconnect To Low-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
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Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set high-pressure hose and the R-134a high side quick disconnect to the high-pressure service gauge port valve.

Fig 6: Connecting Manifold Gauge Set High-Pressure Hose And High Side Quick Disconnect To High-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
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