Montero Sport XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2002)
CAUTION: To install the quick joint, press section A firmly against the service valve until a click is heard.
When connecting, run your hand along the hose while pressing to ensure that there are no bends in the hose.
5. Close the high and low pressure valves of the gauge manifold.
6. Install the vacuum pump adaptor to the vacuum pump.
7. Connect the vacuum pump plug to the vacuum pump adaptor.
8. Connect the charging hose (yellow) to the R-134a connection port of the vacuum pump adaptor.
9. Tighten the adaptor valve handle (valve open).
10. Open the low pressure valve of the gauge manifold.
11. Turn the power switch of the vacuum pump to the ON position.
NOTE: Even if the vacuum pump power switch is turned ON, the vacuum pump will not operate because of the power supply connection in step
(7).
12. Turn .the vacuum pump adaptor switch to the R-134a side to start the vacuum pump.
CAUTION: Do not operate the A/C compressor during evacuation.
13. Evacuate to a vacuum reading of 100 kPa (29.5 in.Hg) or higher (takes approx. 10 minutes).
14. Turn the vacuum pump adaptor switch OFF and allow to stand it for 5 minutes.
CAUTION: Do not operate the compressor in the vacuum condition; damage may occur.
15. Carry out a leak test. (Good if the negative pressure does not drop.)
CAUTION: If the negative pressure (vacuum) is lost, check for loose connections. Then, repeat the evacuation procedure from step 12. If
negative pressure (vacuum) is still lost, add 1 lb of refrigerant and check system using an R-134a compatible leak detector.
Using Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Unit
Refrigerant Evacuating
NOTE: Refer to that Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Unit Instruction Manual for operation of the unit.
CAUTION: Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your eyes, nose, or throat.
Be careful when connecting service equipment.
Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air
conditioning system.
If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
1. When an A/C System has been opened to the atmosphere, such as during installation or repair, it must be evacuated using a R-134a refrigerant
recovery/recycling/charging station (If the system has been open for several days, the receiver/dryer should be replaced, and the system should be
evacuated for several hours.)
