Has anyone recharged their a/c? If so, could you post instructions? Seems simple but but Vadis says to perform via the high side and anytime I've done its been via low side. Can anyone lend a hand? Thanks

 

LET ME KNOW IF ANYBODY CAN SEE THIS... DO IT THROUGH THE LOW SIDE, BY THE STEERING RESOVOIR.
Note! The ambient temperature must be above 20°C when draining the system

When draining refrigerant, the recycling unit can be attached to the service valve for both the high pressure side (HP) and the low pressure side (LP) at the same time. This is the quickest method.

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• Check the amount of oil (if any) that has run out when draining the refrigerant.

Note! The recycling unit must be equipped with an oil separator. The oil separator must be of a type that allows the amount of oil in the refrigerant to be measured.
Note! Always disconnect the battery lead when working on the climate control system. Disconnect the battery lead. See

 

I recharged mine last year after having a hole rubbed into one of the A/C hoses. I hit a deer a few years back and the shop did an awful job with repairs. This was only one of the resulting expenses incurred by the shoddy workmanship. Anyway, back on topic, I recharged my A/C just like I have on many other vehicles, via the low pressure side. I used a pre-mixed oil / refrigerant formula and added some dye just for good measure.

Also, I did not pull a vac on the system before charging. I was hesitant to do it that way, but I didn't have access to a vac pump. Much to my surprise, the A/C works every bit as good as it did before I lost all of my refrigerant, and it is still working perfectly after about a year.

The only PITA is the location of the low side port. Be careful, and keep your fingers away from the belt!