Removal of Manifold Gauge Set

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: High pressure side is under high pressure.
Therefore, be careful not to get injured especially on your eyes and skin.

For the A/C system charged with the specified amount of refrigerant, remove manifold gauge set as follows:

Close low pressure side valve of manifold gauge set. (The high pressure side valve is closed continuously during the process of charging.)
Close refrigerant container valve.
Stop engine.
Using shop rag, remove charging hoses from service valves. This operation must be performed quickly.
Put caps on service valves.