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Manifold Gauge Set Connection

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  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 1: Closing R-134A Manifold Gauge Valves
    G03249487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the A/C charging valve cap from the low-pressure service gauge port valve.
    Fig 2: Removing A/C Charging Valve Cap From Low-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
    G03249488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the A/C charging valve cap from the high-pressure service gauge port valve.
    Fig 3: Removing A/C Charging Valve Cap From High-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
    G03249489Courtesy 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 4: Connecting Low-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
    G03249490Courtesy 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 5: Connecting High - Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
    G03249491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.