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Reddit mentions of InterDynamics Certified AC Pro Car Air Conditioner Hose and Gauge for R134A Refrigerant, Recharge Kit for Cars & Trucks & More, Reusable, 24 in, GBM-4
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Easy to read extra large gauge face with protective rubber housing90 degree Push & Lock coupler with auto shut offExtra long 24 inch hoseAll fittings solid brassProfessional grade
Specs:
| Color | R-134a Charging Hose/Low Pressure Gauge |
| Height | 6 Inches |
| Length | 10 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | June 2013 |
| Size | R-134a |
| Weight | 0.5 Pounds |
| Width | 6 Inches |
A/C service is notoriously expensive.
For good reasons, the gasses are toxic and its illegal to (knowingly) vent them to the atmosphere, it has to be pumped out with a machine and disposed of responsibly.
That said, I have done a fair few A/C compressors, they aren't terrible to replace but they are extremely heavy. Assuming your engine is the 3.0L Duratec the compressor is usually right on the bottom of the engine if memory serves me right, there will be three long bolts that are 10MM holding it in place, and one 10 mm bolt on the top securing the high/low pressure A/C lines to the compressor.
basically, remove belt, pull bolts, remove A/C line (after being depressurized), pull A/C unit down, then reverse the process with a new A/C compressor.
Assuming all else is functioning the next step is to vacuum seal the A/C system, Every car has a different vacuum specification for this, its best to get a shop manual (Haynes, chilton) to find out how much vacuum you need. You also will need some kind of air pump and a kit designed to create a vacuum.
Something like this, which requires an Air compressor to operate, there are a few youtube videos floating around on how to use this, its as simple as hooking up a few air hoses.
Once the vacuum is created, you need R-134a freon to be added to the system, the 2003 Sable requires 32 ounces of Freon assuming the system was completely depressurized.
Also, you need this in order to use those R-134a cans. Make sure while you are filling the system you are running the engine and the A/C setting on MAX, once the Freon gets into the system you should start hearing the A/C clutch cycle on and off, as you add more freon the system will cycle less frequently.
Assuming you did everything right, the A/C system should then start working again (with the addition of the correct serpentine belt), however, if you do this wrong it could damage the new compressor, dryer, and condenser.
Also, most shops quote to replace the dryer when the A/C system goes wrong, as the dryer's job is to accumulate water, over time this will fail to function as well as it should and start getting water into the rest of the system, thereby damaging the compressor and/or condenser, YOU SHOULD REPLACE THE DRYER WHILE YOU ARE AT IT, otherwise you will be in the same boat probably about a year from the date that you do the repair.
Conversely, you also could have a shop recharge the system for you, most places do it for about $80-$100, which is significantly less than you buying some of the aforementioned tools.
If all of this looks and feels daunting to you and you have no further assistance (like someone who knows whats up) helping you, either a) pay the shop or b) live with no A/C or C) buy a new car.