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1. Recovery

The refrigerant must be discharged and recovered by using the J-39500 (ACR4: HFC-134a Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Recharging/System) or equivalent before removing or mounting air conditioning parts.





1. Connect the high and low charging hoses of the ACR4 (or equivalent) as shown.
2. Recover the refrigerant by following the Manufacturer's Instructions.
3. When a part is removed, put a cap or a plug on the connecting portion so that dust, dirt or moisture cannot get into it.


Refrigerant Recycling
Recycle the refrigerant recovered by J-39500 (ACR(4):HFC-134a Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Recharging/System) or equivalent.
For details of the actual operation, follow the steps in the ACR(4) (or equivalent) Manufacturers Instructions.