F 150 2WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2007)
1. Prior to recovering, you must verify the purity of the refrigerant.
2. Connect an R-134a refrigerant service center to the low- and high-pressure service gauge port valves following the operating instructions provided
by the equipment manufacturer.
3. Recover the refrigerant from the system following the operating instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
4. Once the refrigerant service center has recovered the refrigerant, switch OFF the power supply.
5. Allow the system to set for about 2 minutes, and observe the system vacuum reading. If the vacuum is not lost, disconnect the recovery equipment.
6. If the system does lose vacuum, repeat Steps 3 through 5 until the vacuum level remains stable for 2 minutes.
7. Carry out the required repairs.
Refrigerant System Evacuation Using an R-134a Service Center
NOTE:
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Ford Motor Company recommends use of an A/C service center to carry out recovery, evacuation and charging of the refrigerant system. If an A/C
service center is not available, refrigerant system recovery, evacuation and charging may be accomplished using a separate recovery station,
vacuum pump, charging meter and manifold gauge set.
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Leaks in refrigerant system service equipment, hoses or gauges can cause a leak in vacuum that may be misinterpreted as a problem with the
vehicle's refrigerant system. It is necessary to leak-test all refrigerant system service equipment, hoses and gauges on a weekly basis to verify that
no leaks are present.
1. Connect an R-134a service center to the low- and high-pressure service gauge port valves following the operating instructions provided by the
equipment manufacturer.
2. Evacuate the system until the low-pressure gauge reads at least 99.4 kPa (29.5 in-Hg) of vacuum and as close to 101.1 kPa (30 in-Hg) as
possible. Continue to operate the vacuum pump for a minimum of 45 minutes.
3. Turn OFF the vacuum pump. Observe the low-pressure gauge for 5 minutes to make sure that the system vacuum is held. If vacuum is not held for
5 minutes, leak test the system, repair the leak and evacuate the system again.
Refrigerant System Evacuation Using an R-134a Manifold Gauge Set
NOTE:
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Ford Motor Company recommends use of an A/C service center to carry out recovery, evacuation and charging of the refrigerant system. If an A/C
service center is not available, refrigerant system recovery, evacuation and charging may be accomplished using a separate recovery station,
vacuum pump, charging meter and manifold gauge set.
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Leaks in refrigerant system service equipment, hoses or gauges can cause a leak in vacuum that may be misinterpreted as a problem with the
vehicle's refrigerant system. It is necessary to leak-test all refrigerant system service equipment, hoses and gauges on a weekly basis to verify that
no leaks are present.
1. Connect the R-134a manifold gauge set to the low-side and high-side service gauge port valves.
2. Connect the center (yellow) hose from the manifold gauge set to the suction port on the vacuum pump.
3. Open all valves on the R-134a manifold gauge set and both service gauge port valves.
4. Turn on the vacuum pump and evacuate the system until the low-pressure gauge reads at least 99.4 kPa (29.5 in-Hg) of vacuum and as close to
101.1 kPa (30 in-Hg) as possible. Continue to operate the vacuum pump for a minimum of 45 minutes.
5. Close the high-side and low-side valves on the manifold gauge set (not the service gauge port valves) and turn OFF the vacuum pump.
6. Observe the low-pressure gauge for 5 minutes to make sure that the system vacuum is held. If vacuum is not held for 5 minutes, leak test the
system, repair the leak and evacuate the system again.
Refrigerant System Charging Using an R-134a Service Center
NOTE:
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Ford Motor Company recommends use of an A/C service center to carry out recovery, evacuation and charging of the refrigerant system. If an A/C
service center is not available, refrigerant system recovery, evacuation and charging may be accomplished using a separate recovery station,
vacuum pump, charging meter and manifold gauge set.
-
Leaks in refrigerant system service equipment, hoses or gauges can cause a leak that may be misinterpreted as a problem with the vehicle's
refrigerant system. It is necessary to leak-test all refrigerant system service equipment, hoses and gauges on a weekly basis to verify that no leaks
are present.
1. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
2. Connect an R-134a A/C service center to the low-side and high-side service gauge port valves following the operating instructions provided by the
equipment manufacturer.
3. Set the refrigerant charge amount, and charge the refrigerant system following the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
Refrigerant System Charging
NOTE:
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Ford Motor Company recommends use of an A/C service center to carry out recovery, evacuation and charging of the refrigerant system. If an A/C
service center is not available, refrigerant system recovery, evacuation and charging may be accomplished using a separate recovery station,
