Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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/Lubricant Injector
    G04682569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Fill the dye/lubricant injector with the correct amount of new refrigerant compressor oil.
    Fig 2: Identifying Dye/Lubricant Injector
    G04682570Courtesy 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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