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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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Charging A/C

Where is the "low side" of my A/C. I need to charge it and don't know where to add the freon.

It's a 96 ranger 2.3 ltr.

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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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It is most likely on the accumulator, near the firewall where the a/c lines go to the evap coil. If it isn't there, follow the lines from the compressor. Should have a plastic cap on it, which unscrews. Make sure you follow the path of the o-ring to the ground with your eyes, or you'll never find it.....
 
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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The accumulator, is that the canaster looking thing on the passenger side?

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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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That would be it....
 
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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I know that sounded a little goofy.

Thanks man.

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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 02:29 AM
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Purge the air from the tube leading from the charge bottle to the low side BEFORE connecting the tube to the low side. Do this by tapping into the charge bottle and blowing a little bit of freon out of the tube. Air does not condense and you do not want it in an a/c system.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 07:44 PM
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its the smaller of the 2 connectors. if you buy a fill kit, with the hose and gauge, (like I did) it will only fit on one side, which is very helpful. i recharged mine and it was a cinch.
 
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