Set On

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Set On
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  1. CONNECT CHARGING HOSE TO MANIFOLD GAUGE SET 

    Tighten the nuts by hand.

    CAUTION: Do not connect the wrong hoses.
  2. CONNECT QUICK DISCONNECT ADAPTERS TO CHARGING HOSES 

    Tighten the nuts by hand.

  3. CLOSE BOTH HAND VALVES OF MANIFOLD GAUGE SET 
  4. REMOVE CAPS FROM SERVICE VALVES ON REFRIGERANT LINES 
    Fig 1: Connecting Manifold Gauge Set Low & High Pressure Charging Hoses
    G01317245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CONNECT QUICK DISCONNECT ADAPTERS TO SERVICE VALVES 

    HINT:

    Push the quick disconnect adapter onto the service valve, slide, then slide the sleeve of the quick disconnect adapter downward to lock it.

    Fig 2: Connecting Quick Disconnect Adapter To Service Valve
    G01317246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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