F 150 Super Crew 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (2003)
Refrigerant: Service and Repair
Handling of Contaminated Refrigerants
1. 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.
CAUTION: If contaminated refrigerant is detected, DO NOT recover the refrigerant into your recovery/recycling equipment.
2. Determine and correct the cause of the customer's initial concern.
3. The suction accumulator/drier cannot be cleaned and a new suction accumulator/drier must be installed.
Remove the suction accumulator/drier.
NOTE: Residual refrigerant oil in the suction accumulator/drier must be drained and measured for correct oil system matching.
4. Clean the A/C evaporator core and the A/C condenser core by flushing.
5. Install the new suction accumulator/drier.
6. Correctly oil match the system.
7. Evacuate and charge the system.
8. Dispose of contaminated refrigerant according to all federal, state and local regulations.
