Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
Refrigerant: Service and Repair
SPECIAL TOOL(s)
1. Prior to recovering or charging the refrigerant system, you must verify the purity of the refrigerant. Refer to the Refrigerant Identification Testing.
See: Service and Repair/Identifying Refrigerants
2. Connect the R-134a A/C Refrigerant Center to the low- and high-pressure service gauge port valves.
NOTE: Some R-134a refrigerant centers require the use of an A/C manifold gauge set. Refer to the Manifold Gauge Set Connection procedure.
3. Perform the Discharging and Recovery Procedure from the system following the operating instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
4. Once the refrigerant center has recovered the vehicle A/C system refrigerant, close the refrigerant center inlet valve (if so equipped). Then switch
off the power supply.
5. Allow the vehicle A/C system to remain closed for about two minutes. Observe the system vacuum level as shown on the gauge. If the pressure
does not rise, disconnect the recovery station hose(s).
6. If the system pressure rises, repeat Steps 2 through 5 until the vacuum level remains stable for two minutes.
7. Carry out the required repairs, then evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to the Air Conditioning (A/C) System Evacuation and Charging.
