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, from the R-134a Loop/Add On Injector Kit-Set, along with the PAG oil.

Evacuate the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
Assemble the dye/lubricant injector and the correct adapters from the R-134a Loop/Add On Injector Kit-Set to match the amount of refrigerant compressor oil to be injected.
Verify that all the valves on the dye/lubricant injector are closed.

Fig 1: Locating Valves On Dye/Lubricant Injector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill the dye/lubricant injector with the correct amount of clean, new PAG oil.

Fig 2: Locating R-134a Fluorescent Dye Injector Reservoir
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the dye/lubricant injector between the low-side service gauge port valve and the refrigerant service station or manifold gauge set.
Open all valves and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .