A/C lower port access problem

MYINHOUSEBIGDOG

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2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
105,000 MILES

Hi, I have the Limited Edition car.
Most A/C ports are in the front of the engine in clear site but please correct me if I am wrong that on this car, it is located on the passenger side near the fire wall? Yes?
If no, please let me know where it is located?
If yes, what is the level of difficulty in recharging my A/C port here?
There seems to be some type of (module) that is blocking me from a clear easy access to this port. This module seems to have some type of cap in front of it. I have no idea what it is.
What is this module?
Can this module be removed, etc, for me to get easy access to this port?
If so, can you please elaborate for me?
Are there any videos online showing this for this specific make and model car?
Thank you for taking the time addressing my A/C issues!
Tom

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon.

The low side fitting is located on the top of the receiver/dryer assembly. I attached a picture for you to view. The high side is on the line from the compressor.

Roy

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Friday, July 27th, 2018 AT 2:40 PM

MYINHOUSEBIGDOG

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Roy, Thank you for the information and diagram. Here is my next problem: You are an expert. I am not. I am very much a rookie at this when it comes to understanding what you stated in your reply plus the numbers on the chart? If you can, please tell me what each one is that I really need to know about with this chart, as to the number for this fill port.
**Is the low port to charge near the front on the engine or towards that back wall?
**If near the back, what is that module blocking access to this port? Can it me shifted out of the way?
Sorry Roy for being so difficult here with this! Again, Thank you for addressing this for me.
Tom.

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