Contaminated Refrigerant Handling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the contaminated refrigerant using suitable recovery-only equipment designed for capturing and storing contaminated refrigerant.
- This equipment must only be used to recover contaminated refrigerant to prevent the spread to other vehicles.
- If this equipment is not available, contact an A/C repair facility in your area with the correct equipment to carry out this repair.
- Determine and correct the cause of the customer's initial concern.
- Remove the receiver drier. For additional information, refer to RECEIVER DRIER .
- Clean the A/C evaporator core and the A/C condenser core by flushing. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM FLUSHING .
- Install the new receiver drier. For additional information, refer to RECEIVER DRIER .
- Correctly oil match the system. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
- Evacuate and charge the system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
- Dispose of contaminated refrigerant according to all federal, state and local regulations.
CAUTION:
If contaminated refrigerant is detected, DO NOT recover the refrigerant into your recovery/recycling equipment.
NOTE:
Residual refrigerant oil in the receiver drier must be drained and measured for correct oil system matching. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
NOTE:
The receiver drier cannot be cleaned and a new receiver drier must be installed.