Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector

2007 Ford Focus SES, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector
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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 CHARGINGΒ .
  2. Assemble the dye/lubricant injector using the correct adapters to match the amount of refrigerant compressor oil to be injected.
  3. Verify that all the valves on the dye/lubricant injector are closed.
    Fig 1: Identifying Valves On Fluorescent Dye Injector
    G04611374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Fill the dye/lubricant injector with the correct amount of clean, new PAG oil.
    Fig 2: Identifying Deluxe Injector Loop Kit Reservoir
    G03902307Courtesy 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 CHARGINGΒ .
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