SRT-4 L4-2.4L Turbo VIN S (2004)
HIGH PRESSURE GAUGE HOSE The high pressure hose (Red with Black stripe) attaches to the high side service port. On 2.0L LHD models, this port
is located on the discharge line fitting at the condenser. On 2.4L and RHD models, this port is located on the liquid line fitting at the receiver/drier.
RECOVERY/RECYCLING/EVACUATION/CHARGING HOSE The center manifold hose (Yellow, or White, with Black stripe) is used to recover,
evacuate, and charge the refrigerant system. When the low or high pressure valves on the manifold gauge set are opened, the refrigerant in the system
will escape through this hose.
System Charge Level Test
The procedure below should be used to check and/or fill the refrigerant charge in the air conditioning system.
WARNING:
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AVOID BREATHING A/C REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT VAPOR OR MIST. EXPOSURE MAY IRRITATE EYES, NOSE AND
THROAT. USE ONLY APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT MEETING SAE REQUIREMENTS TO DISCHARGE R-134a SYSTEM.
IF ACCIDENTAL SYSTEM DISCHARGE OCCURS, VENTILATE WORK AREA BEFORE RESUMING SERVICE.
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R-134a SERVICE EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLE A/C SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE PRESSURE TESTED OR LEAK TESTED WITH
COMPRESSED AIR. MIXTURE OF AIR and R-134a CAN BE COMBUSTIBLE AT ELEVATED PRESSURES. THESE MIXTURES
ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
NOTE: Refer to the underhood HVAC specification tag for the proper charge level.
It is recommended to use the gauges or reclaim/recycle equipment.
1. Use a manifold gauge and check the liquid line pressure.
2. Attach a clamp-on thermocouple to the liquid line near the condenser.
3. The vehicle must be in the following modes:
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Automatic transaxle in park or manual trans-axle in neutral.
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Engine at idle
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A/C controls set to outside air
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Panel mode
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A/C on full cool
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Blower motor on highest speed
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Vehicle windows closed
4. Operate system for a couple of minutes to allow the system to stabilize.