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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999TAURUS V6-3.0L VIN 2 FLEX FUELREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSERVICE AND REPAIRREFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGING SET-UP
1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel
Refrigerant System Charging Set-Up
1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex FuelSECTION Refrigerant System Charging Set-Up
Ford Motor Company recommends using a charging station to perform evacuation and charging of the refrigerant system. Follow the instructions provided with the charging station.
If a charging station is not available, system charging may be accomplished using a separate vacuum pump, charging cylinder and manifold gauge set. The use of small cans of R-134a is NOT recommended.
If the charging cylinder method is used, the center port of the manifold gauge set should have two refrigerant hoses with integral shut-off valves built into the manifold gauge set. If the gauge set does not have shut-off valves and two hoses at the center port, a tee fitting and two hoses should be installed at the center port. In addition, the hoses attached to the center port should have shut-off valves at the other ends of the two center hoses to prevent air from entering the hoses when not connected to the vacuum pump and charging cylinder.
If a charging station is not available, system charging may be accomplished using a separate vacuum pump, charging cylinder and manifold gauge set. The use of small cans of R-134a is NOT recommended.
If the charging cylinder method is used, the center port of the manifold gauge set should have two refrigerant hoses with integral shut-off valves built into the manifold gauge set. If the gauge set does not have shut-off valves and two hoses at the center port, a tee fitting and two hoses should be installed at the center port. In addition, the hoses attached to the center port should have shut-off valves at the other ends of the two center hoses to prevent air from entering the hoses when not connected to the vacuum pump and charging cylinder.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.