Evacuation

SPECIAL TOOLS

Description Tool Number
R-134a A/C Refrigerant Center 023-00150
A/C Refrigerant Analyzer 198-00001

SYSTEM EVACUATION


CAUTION: A/C Refrigerant Analyzer must be used before the recovery of any vehicle A/C refrigerant. Failure to do so puts shop bulk refrigerant at risk of contamination. If the vehicle's A/C refrigerant is contaminated, instruct the customer to return to the repair facility that performed the last A/C repair. If the customer wishes to pay the additional cost, use the A/C recovery equipment that is designated for recovering contaminated A/C refrigerant. All contaminated A/C refrigerant must be disposed of as hazardous waste. For all equipment, follow the equipment manufacturer procedures and instructions.

1. Use R-134a A/C Refrigerant Center to evacuate and recover the A/C system.
- Follow the equipment manufacturer procedures and instructions for use of equipment.

NOTE: Ford Motor Company supports the efficient usage, recovery and recycling of the refrigerant used in passenger car, compact truck, and light truck air conditioners. Ford recommends the use of a UL-approved recovery/recycling device such as R-134a A/C Refrigerant Center (which meets SAE Standard J1991) during any A/C system repair and recharge procedure which requires that the system be evacuated.