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Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector

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. For additional information, 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: Locating Dye/Lubricant Injector Valves
    G03265986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Fill the dye/lubricant injector with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
    Fig 2: Locating Dye/Lubricant Injector Reservoir
    G03265987Courtesy 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. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
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