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Where is the low side port for the ac system located want to recharge system with kit

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Its on the big pipe between th efirewall and the compressor. I do not advise trying to recharge anything if you dont know what you are doing.

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SOURCE: locating the High side and Low side AC gas ports

Easy. find the compressor. The larger hose attaching to the compressor is the "suction" side. This is where you install the refrigerant.

The smaller hose, whether rubber or metal as it travels to the passenger compartment, is the high pressure side.

After installing refrigerant and as the compressor is running, the larger hose will feel cool and the pressure side will feel hot.

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