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1995 Ford F-150

Question: recharging ac system

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69kugerxr7, 5.0L V8, Glendale, AZ, December 16, 2009, 20:25

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What steps are required, after replacing ac compressor/dryer/evaporator, as needed, to recharge system to optimum performance?

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  Bret Bodas December 17, 2009, 11:30
  

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  Evacuate the system with a vacuum pump, for at least 30 minutes. With the system still in a vacuum, add the appropriate amount of refrigerant and refrigerant oil as specified by Ford. I would also add some fluorescent dye to assist in finding leaks in the future.
  If you do not have the equipment to do this, I suggest you take it a shop that does.
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  69kugerxr7, December 17, 2009, 18:12
  

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  Thanks, for answer,bretb. Any need to replace switches, controls, etc?
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  Bret Bodas, December 18, 2009, 10:15
  

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  The only thing I would consider replacing is the orifice tube (if applicable), this has a filter built into it. Other than that, replace only parts that are needed.
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