- Required Materials for a Do It Yourself (DIY) R134a AC Recharge:
- Pure R134a Refrigerant (i.e. SKU: 1CAN012R134A)
- Quality Refrigerant Charging Hose (SKU: DIYACHOSE)
- Safety Glasses (SKU: PROGLASSES)
- Protective Gloves (SKU: TOUGHGLOVES)
- MrZAccessories Basic AC Recharge Steps:
Be sure to our see the detailed training YouTube video iANiyLmt3aw for more info:
Step 1: Open Valve (Turn Counterclockwise) and Attach the Hose to Can
Tip: Make Sure Valve Is Completely Up and Does Not Pierce the Can
Step 2: Under Hood, Find the Low Side Port on Your AC System (Cap Marked L)
Step 3: Connect Refrigerant Hose to L Port from Step 2
Step 4: Turn Valve Clockwise to Pierce the Can
Step 5: Turn on Car and Set AC & Fan to Max
Step 6: Turn Value Counterclockwise to Open Valve, This Lets
Refrigerant into Your AC System
Step 7: Wait about 15 Minutes for Can to Empty, Shake Can Side to Side Occasionally
Step 8: Turn Value Clockwise to Close Can and Turn Off Car
Step 9: Remove Refrigerant Hose from Car
Tip: Remember To Put L Cap Back On Low Side Port!
Step 10: Remove Hose from Can (Slight Hiss Is Normal)
Step 11: Turn on Car & Check AC Temp. Add More Cans Using Steps 1 thru 9 If Needed
Tip: If You Need to Add Refrigerant More than Once a Season, Seek a Professional Opinion - You May Have a Larger System Leak.