'03 where's the A/C high side port?

[BMMorrison]

I'm getting ready to tackle the A/C system re-charge (bought a vacuum pump, gauges, etc.) but I'm having trouble locating the high side port. Anybody know where to look?

Thanks,
Bambi

 

[BMMorrison]

Nevermind, I found it. For anyone else looking, the low-side port is obvious (right on top, right side of the engine) and the high-side port is just behind the radiator (slightly right of center) with a red cap on it.

The hood latch makes for a great place to hang the gauge manifold (Harbor Freight ~$50):

Here's the low-side port:

And the high-side port:

And the 2.5CFM vacuum pump to draw-down the system and dry it out (Harbor Freight ~$100):

24oz. of R134a later, the A/C is nice and chilly again!

-Bambi

 

[melsg5]

thanks for the information

 

[YellowOne]

Thanks for the info and pictures!!