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Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector

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NOTE: If fluorescent leak detection dye is also to be added during A/C charging, the dye may be added to the dye/lubricant injector along with the refrigerant oil.
  1. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
  2. Assemble the dye/lubricant injector using the correct adapters to match the amount of PAG oil to be injected.
  3. Verify that all the valves on the dye/lubricant injector are closed.
    Fig 1: Verifying Valves On Dye/Lubricant Injector Closed
    G02777269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Fill the dye/lubricant injector with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
    Fig 2: Filling Dye/Lubricant Injector With Correct Amount Of Clean PAG Oil
    G02777270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the dye/lubricant injector between the low-side service gauge port valve and the refrigerant service station or manifold gauge set.
  6. Open all valves and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
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