Refrigerant System Charging Using an R-134a Service Center

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Refrigerant System Charging Using an R-134a Service Center
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NOTE: Ford Motor Company recommends use of an A/C service center to carry out recovery, evacuation and charging of the refrigerant system. If an A/C service center is not available, refrigerant system recovery, evacuation and charging may be accomplished using a separate recovery station, vacuum pump, charging meter and manifold gauge set.
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