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Manifold Gauge Set Connection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Identifying Manifold Gauge Set Connection Special Tool
G01306965Courtesy 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: Identifying Both Valves On Low-And High-Pressure Hoses To Center Manifold And Center Hose
    G01306966Courtesy 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
    G01306967Courtesy 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
    G01306968Courtesy 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: Identifying Low-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
    G01306969Courtesy 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: Identifying High-Pressure Service Gauge Port Valve
    G01306970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.