Where is low pressure port?

2003 FORD TAURUS
122,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JARED E.
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I'm trying to add R134a to my car but I'm having a lot of trouble locating my low pressure port. I would look in my owners manual for a diagram but I'm not sure where it is.

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Aug 23, 2009 at 7:28 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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It is easy to find follow the large tube from the firewall that goes to the rear of the compressor it will be on that line. Here is a video and guide that should be able to help.

https://youtu.be/ON2dYcmXIAw

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Aug 23, 2009 at 8:09 PM
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MEL92767
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Where is the 'low" side of a 2001 Ford Taurus A/C unit located? We need to add freon but not sure where the "low side" is located.
Jul 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Merged)
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MERLIN2021
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Look on the passenger side for the aluminum accumulator, the service port is on it, The high side is a smaller port, so the hose end won't fit it anyway, charge with the can in the upright position only..this way it dispenses gas and will not damage the compressor.
Jul 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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Usually its located on or around the accumulator
Jul 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Merged)
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CRW1950
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I cannot find the recharge port for the air conditioning. Could you please advise where is the refill port located for the air conditioner recharge? I find a large port standing near the windshield washer reservoir but it is too large. Where is the recharge port?
Jul 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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Sometimes the Low-Side port can be hard to locate.The low side are the larger of the two lines for the A/C system. Please see the attached diagrams and video to help you locate the service port. I have also attached a guide to help you charge the A/C once you locate the correct service port.

https://youtu.be/ON2dYcmXIAw

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon


Please check out the attached videos, guides and diagrams, let us know what you find.
Jul 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Merged)
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JFA23234
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I need help finding the low pressure port so I can charge the system. I found the high pressure port but the low pressure is not in the same area.
Jul 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Merged)
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MASTERTECHTIM
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look at rear of engine compartment by the firewall on pass side down low. should be there. let me know.
Jul 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Merged)
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JFA23234
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I found a fitting on the firewall that is non metallic and has a green cap with a tag that reads "EVAP SERVICE PORT 1PSI REGULATED PRESSRE ONLY" Is that the low pressure port where I would charge the system?
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MASTERTECHTIM
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i apoligize for not getting back to you sooner. thats not the port. thats for evap testing. yours will be a black cap. the adapter is on the fatter of the 2 ac pipes.
Jul 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is a tutorial for you to view on how to add refrigerant to your A/C system:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon

I've added a picture below of the low side service port on your car and circled in red. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Jul 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Merged)
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