99 GT A/C help

tsemmett said:

In general, the AC system is made up of:

3 Lines
Liquid - Condenser to Accumulator - Should include the orifice tube and low pressure service port
Suction - Evaporator to Compressor
Discharge - Compressor to Condensor - Should include the high pressure service port and has a spot for the high pressure switch

Compressor (may require the manifold for it to hook up any lines)
Condenser (a heat exchanger that sits in front of the radiator to cool off the refrigerant)
Evaporator (a heat exchanger that sits in the dash to cool off incoming air)
Pressure Switches (hi and low, these protect the compressor from pressures out of spec)
Accumulator (also called a Dryer, it sits between the liquid line and evaporator, and captures moisture and certain impurities in the charge).


Assuming the connectors were just unplugged, that should cover it. If they were cut, you have some rewiring to do as well.
Bear in mind that you also need an oil compatible with the compressor before you charge it (the refrigerant charge also cycles oil).

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