air compressor location i can recharge the air?

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TRICHEY
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i need to know where the air compressor is located on a 1997 chevy lumina so i can charge the air.

thanks!
Jun 8, 2007 at 2:58 PM
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Hello,

In order to recharge the HVAC system you do not have to access the compressor.
You will need to find the low pressure side port.
The low pressure side hose is the one with larger diameter.
It's important to keep an eye on the pressure as you fill up the system and careful not to overfill it.

Here are some helpful videos of how to charge the A/C:

https://youtu.be/4UjfQKvrB6Y
https://youtu.be/4EqdrBVb0sY
https://youtu.be/ON2dYcmXIAw

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

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Aug 19, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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