How To Service A F150 With R-134a

How to Accuse a Ford F150 Air Conditioner

past Johnathan Cronk

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Throughout the life of your Ford F150 you may discover the air conditioning unit beginning to blow out warm air, or taking a long fourth dimension to absurd off the vehicle. This is caused past a lack of refrigerant or coolant within the system. You tin can have your F150 into a local mechanic and have them charge the system with more coolant, but this job tin become expensive. Instead you can purchase an R134a refrigerant kit and recharge the organization yourself, which requires no tools and no prior experience.

Step 1

Place the F150 in "Park" on a level surface and allow the truck to absurd for half an hr before starting whatever maintenance.

Step 2

Locate the air conditioner unit low-side service fitting under the hood of the F150. Look for a hose that runs from the compressor to the accumulator; this is the low-pressure hose and you will notice a service plumbing equipment on the hose.

Step three

Connect the recharge hose to the valve on the top of the R134a tin. The hose will snap onto the valve when pressed downward in identify. Twist the valve to the "On" position to open the can of R134a.

Stride 4

Connect the R134a service hose to the low-side plumbing equipment, concur the can upright to ensure maximum coolant flow. Commencement the engine of the F150 and turn the air-conditioning unit of measurement to the highest available setting. Coolant volition now brainstorm to flow into the system.

Permit the organization to continue to recharge until the can of R134a is empty. Turn the engine of the F150 off and twist the valve on the can to the "Off" position. Remove the recharge hose from the low-side fitting. Close the hood of the F150.

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