Outback F4-2.5L (2008)
Refrigerant: Service and Repair
Refrigerant Recovery Procedure
Refrigerant Recovery Procedure
PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
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During operation, be sure to wear protective goggles and protective gloves.
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Connect the refrigerant recovery system with the manifold gauge set to discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system and recycle the
gas.
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When recycling the discharged refrigerant, keep service cans on hand. Because the recovery rate with the recovery system is approx.
90%, service cans are necessary to charge the refrigerant.
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Follow the detailed operation procedure described in the operation manual attached to the refrigerant recovery system.
1. Perform the compressor oil return operation. See: Refrigerant Oil/Service and Repair/Procedures
2. Stop the engine.
3. Make sure the valves on low/high pressure sides of manifold gauge set are fully closed.
4. Install the low/high pressure hoses to the service ports on the low/high pressure sides of the vehicle respectively.
5. Connect the center hose to the refrigerant recovery system.
6. Follow the operation manual to activate the refrigerant recovery system.
