How to Properly Charge Your Car’s Air Conditioning System: Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather materials Air conditioner charger refrigerant Safety gloves and goggles Vehicle Service Manual Step Two: Safety First Make sure you are in a well-ventilated area. Wear safety gloves and goggles to protect yourself. Step 3: Connect the charger Connect the charger's service hoses to the low-pressure (blue) and high-pressure (red) ports on the air conditioning system. The low-pressure port is usually located on the larger air conditioning line, and the high-pressure port is located on the smaller line. Step 4: Recycle refrigerant Turn on the charging machine and set it to recovery mode to purge the system of any remaining refrigerant. Follow the machine's instructions during this process. Step 5: Evacuation System After recovering the refrigerant, switch the machine to vacuum mode to remove air and moisture from the system. Let the vacuum run for the recommended time (usually 15-30 minutes). Step 6: Check for leaks Once the vacuum process is complete, turn off the system and let…