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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1095 (CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS)GENERAL PROCEDURESREFRIGERANT OIL ADDINGOIL INJECTION USING A DYE/LUBRICANT INJECTOR
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD
Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector
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If fluorescent leak detection dye is also to be added during A/C charging, the dye may be added to the dye/lubricant injector, from the R-134a Loop/Add On Injector Kit-Set, along with the refrigerant oil.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and ChargingΒ .
- Assemble the dye/lubricant injector and the correct adapters from the R-134a Loop/Add On Injector Kit-Set to match the amount of refrigerant compressor oil to be injected.
- Verify that all the valves on the dye/lubricant injector are closed.
- Fill the dye/lubricant injector with the correct amount of clean, new PAG oil.
- Install the dye/lubricant injector between the low-side service gauge port valve and the refrigerant service station or manifold gauge set.
- 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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.