F 350 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L (2009)
6.4L diesel vehicles
1. Remove the engine ACL element.
All vehicles
2. Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set to the low-side and high-side service gauge port valves.
3. Connect the center (yellow) hose from the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set to the suction port on the Vacuum Pump.
4. Open all valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set and both service gauge port valves.
5. 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.
6. Close the high-side and low-side valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set (not the service gauge port valves) and turn OFF the Vacuum Pump.
7. 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 a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine
NOTE: Ford Motor Company recommends use of a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine to carry out recovery, evacuation and charging of the
refrigerant system. If a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine is not available, refrigerant system recovery, evacuation and charging may be
accomplished using a separate recovery station, Vacuum Pump, Automatic Refrigerant Charging Meter and R-134a Manifold Gauge Set.
NOTE: 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.
6.4L diesel vehicles
1. Remove the engine ACL element.
All vehicles
2. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to Refrigerant Oil Adding See:
Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Adding.
3. Connect a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine to the low-side and high-side service gauge port valves following the operating instructions
provided by the equipment manufacturer.
4. Set the refrigerant charge amount, and charge the refrigerant system following the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
Refrigerant System Charging Using a R-134a Manifold Gauge Set and Automatic Refrigerant Charging Meter
NOTE: Ford Motor Company recommends use of a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine to carry out recovery, evacuation and charging of the
refrigerant system. If a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine is not available, refrigerant system recovery, evacuation and charging may be
accomplished using a separate recovery station, Vacuum Pump, Automatic Refrigerant Charging Meter and R-134a Manifold Gauge Set.
NOTE: 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.
6.4L diesel vehicles
1. Remove the engine ACL element.
All vehicles
2. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to Refrigerant Oil Adding See:
Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Adding.
3. Assemble the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set, Automatic Refrigerant Charging Meter and R-134a supply tank following the Automatic Refrigerant
Charging Meter operating instructions.
