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Manifold Gauge Set Connection

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
G03276762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Turn both valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set clockwise to close the low-and high-pressure hoses to the center manifold and center hose.
    Fig 2: Closing Both Valves On R-134A Manifold Gauge Set
    G03276763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the A/C charging valve cap (19D702) from the low-pressure service gauge port valve.
    Fig 3: Removing A/C Charging Valve Cap (19D702) From Low-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
    G03276764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the A/C charging valve cap from the high-pressure service gauge port valve.
    Fig 4: Removing A/C Charging Valve Cap From High-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
    G03276765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set low-pressure hose and the R-134a low side quick disconnect to the low-pressure service gauge port valve.
    Fig 5: Connecting R-134a Manifold Gauge Set Low-Pressure Hose To R-134a Low Side
    G03276766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set high-pressure hose and the R-134a high side quick disconnect to the high-pressure service gauge port valve.
    Fig 6: Connecting R-134a Manifold Gauge Set High-Pressure Hose To R-134a High Side
    G03276767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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