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Manifold Gauge Set Connection

Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
G01372909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. 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: Turning Both Valves On Manifold Gauge Set
    G01372910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the A/C charging valve cap (19D702) from the low-pressure service gauge port valve.
    Fig 3: Removing A/C Charging Valve Cap
    G01372911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the A/C charging valve cap from the high-pressure service gauge port valve.
    Fig 4: Removing A/C Charging Valve Cap
    G01372912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. 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
    G01372913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. 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
    G01372914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.