Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2005)
Refrigerant: Service and Repair
Evacuation and Charging
Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging
Special Tool(s)
Material
Refrigerant System Recovery
NOTICE: An Air Conditioning (A/C) refrigerant analyzer must be used before the recovery of any vehicle's A/C refrigerant. Failure to do so puts the
shop's bulk refrigerant at risk of contamination. If the vehicle's A/C refrigerant is contaminated, refer the customer to the service facility that carried out
the last A/C service. If the customer wishes to pay the additional cost, use the A/C recovery equipment that is designated for recovering contaminated
A/C refrigerant. All contaminated A/C refrigerant must be disposed of as hazardous waste. For all equipment, follow the equipment manufacturer
procedures and instructions.
NOTE: Ford Motor Company recommends the use of R-134a refrigerant management equipment that meets the requirements of the SAE J2788
standard.
NOTE: Ford Motor Company recommends use of a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine to carry out recovery. If a R-134a Refrigerant
Management Machine is not available, refrigerant system recovery may be accomplished using a separate recovery station.
NOTE: Leaks in refrigerant system service equipment, hoses or gauges can cause a leak in vacuum that may be misinterpreted as a problem with the
vehicle's refrigerant system. It is necessary to leak-test all refrigerant system service equipment, hoses and gauges on a weekly basis to verify that no
leaks are present.
1. Prior to recovering, the purity of the refrigerant must be verified.
2. Connect a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine to the low- and high-pressure service gauge port valves following the operating instructions
