Manifold Gauge Set Connection

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Fig 1: Special Tool (Manifold Gauge Set Connection)

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Turn both valves on the R-13a Manifold Gauge Set all the way to the left to close the low-pressure and high-pressure hoses to the center manifold and center hose.

Fig 2: Identifying Valves On R-134A Manifold Gauge Set
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Remove the A/C charging valve cap (19D702) from the low-pressure service gauge port valve.

Fig 3: Removing A/C Charging Valve Cap From Low-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
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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
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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 And R-134A Low Side Quick Disconnect To Low-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
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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 And R-134A High Side Quick Disconnect To High-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
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