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Location to recharge A/C?

Tiny
NYRFAN85
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
Air Conditioning problem 6 cyl Automatic

Hi, my '97 Monte Carlo LS recently stopped blowing cold air when the A/C is turned on. I have a can of Freon (or whatever you call it) with a gauge that I can put in to recharge the AC. My question is, where is the opening/plug for this? I need an image and/or a very detailed description of the location, because I can't find it ANYWHERE! I remember when my car had been fixed before, they took something off in order to get to it.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated, because I need AC!
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Friday, July 4th, 2008 AT 3:18 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Yep its in a weird spot but I found it for you here is a diagram (BELOW) and a guide to ehlp you get the problem fixed.

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

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

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Friday, May 26th, 2017 AT 6:44 PM
Tiny
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Where do I charge the ac in this vehicle 97 monte carlo
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 1:54 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Look for the 13mm fitting which is the low side-no see video to find the port

https://youtu.be/ON2dYcmXIAw

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 1:54 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I got a 1996 monte carlo z34 3.4 dohc engine and I want to no were do I put the freon at and whaf kind do I use.
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Monday, July 13th, 2020 AT 1:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Charge it at the low side pressure service port and use R134a.
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Monday, July 13th, 2020 AT 1:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Ok thanks alot and were is the low pressure port located at on my car.
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Monday, July 13th, 2020 AT 1:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Sorry, I've tried my auto references Mit1 and Alldata no location but the low side is always between the compressor and evaporator which is the suction line.
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Monday, July 13th, 2020 AT 1:49 PM (Merged)

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