Gauge Set Connections
Section 12-00: Climate Control System, Service | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco, F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis Workshop Manual |
When performing any of the various tests, test equipment must be connected to the refrigerant system. If charge station-type equipment is used, follow the instructions of the manufacturer.
To attach Rotunda Manifold Gauge Set 176-R032A or equivalent to the service access gauge port valves, proceed as follows:
Gauge Set Connections
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Low-Pressure Service Hose (To Low-Pressure Service Access Gauge Port Valve) (Part of 176-R032A) |
| 2 | — | Low-Pressure Gauge (Part of 176-R032A) |
| 3 | — | High-Pressure Gauge (Part of 176-R032A) |
| 4 | 176-R032A | Standard Side Wheel Manifold Set |
| 5 | — | High-Pressure Hose (Part of 176-R032A) |
| 6 | — | Hose to Vacuum Pump (Part of 176-R032A) |
| 7 | — | Pressure Relief Valve (Part of 19E647) |
Turn both gauge set valves fully clockwise to close high- and low-pressure hoses at gauge.
Remove A/C charging valve caps (19D702) from low- and high-pressure service access gauge port valves in high- and low-pressure lines.
Connect high- and low-pressure refrigerant hoses with quick disconnects to respective high- and low-pressure service access gauge port valves.
Connect hose attached to manifold center fitting to refrigerant supply tank.