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Jeep Master
17,989 Answers
- Posted on Aug 11, 2009
Re: Where do you recharge the airconditioning unit on a...
Jeep GrandCherokee SUVs manufactured in or before 1995 use R12 refrigerant. You must
retrofit these SUVs to accept R134 refrigerant using a retrofit kit
available at your local auto parts store before you can recharge the
system. In some areas, a license is required to retrofit an air
conditioning system. If this is the case in your area, take your Jeep
to a professional to retrofit the system.
Instructions:
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Step 1
Take
your SUV to a mechanic to recover the R12 refrigerant out of the air
conditioning system. A license and special equipment are needed to do
this. Because R12 refrigerant is expensive, many mechanics will do the
job for free.
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Step 2
Locate
the Low Pressure Side connector port. You will find it on the driver's
side of the engine. Remove the blue or yellow cap marked L. You only
need to retrofit the system if you see a screw-type connector valve. If
you see a quick connect valve, the system already is R134 compatible.
Wipe the connector valve off with a clean towel. This ensures that the
retrofit connector properly adheres to the valve.
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Step 3
Place
the long retrofit connector from the automotive retrofit kit onto the
Low Pressure Side valve. The retrofit connector has a special adhesive
on the threads that will help it adhere to the valve. Screw the
connector onto the valve. Tighten the retrofit connector using an
adjustable wrench. Place the cap provided in the retrofit kit onto the
retrofit connector. This keeps dust out of the system.
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Step 4
Follow
the air conditioning lines away from the compressor until you see the
High Pressure Side port valve. This is located near the Low Pressure
Side service port. Remove the red cap and wipe the port off with a
towel.
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Step 5
Put
the shorter adapter onto the port. Twist it using an adjustable wrench
until it is securely fastened to the port. Place the red cap from the
retrofit kit onto the adaptor.
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Step 6
Fill
out the Retrofit Identification sticker provided in the retrofit kit
using a permanent marker. Remove the protective backing and place it on
the interior side of the hood. This lets future owners and service
professionals know that the system has been retrofitted.
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Step 7
Recharge
the air conditioning system. See the related eHow titled "How to
Recharge Air Conditioning with Freon in a Jeep Grand Cherokee."
WARINING:
Never try to evacuate the system yourself. A license and special
equipment is needed to evacuate the system. Attempting to do this
yourself will release refrigerant into the air, which is a federal
crime.
Good luck (rated this help).
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