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 service facility in your area with the correct equipment to carry out this service.

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. 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.