E 150 V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
Refrigerant: Service and Repair
Handling of Contaminated Refrigerants
CONTAMINATED REFRIGERANT HANDLING
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.
1. Recover the contaminated refrigerant using suitable recovery-only equipment designed for capturing and storing contaminated refrigerant only.
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If this equipment is not available, contact an A/C service facility in your area with the correct equipment to carry out this service.
2. Determine and correct the cause of the customers initial concern.
3. Flush the air conditioning system.
4. Dispose of the contaminated refrigerant in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
