Contaminated Refrigerant Handling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
If contaminated refrigerant is detected, DO NOT recover the refrigerant into R-134a recovery/recycling equipment.
NOTE:
A new suction accumulator or receiver/drier must be installed as directed by the air conditioning system flushing procedure.
- Recover the contaminated refrigerant using suitable recovery-only equipment designed for capturing and storing contaminated refrigerant only.
- If this equipment is not available, contact an A/C service facility in your area with the correct equipment to carry out this service.
- Determine and correct the cause of the customers initial concern.
- Flush the air conditioning system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM FLUSHING .
- Dispose of the contaminated refrigerant in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.