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Discharge the System

Discharge the System

CAUTION: The following points should be kept in mind when discharging the system.
- Be certain that goggles and gloves are worn.
- Connect refrigerant recovery system to manifold gauge set and remove recycle refrigerant from A/C system.

NOTE: Refer to appropriate refrigerant recovery system for operation.

1. CONNECTING THE MANIFOLD GAUGE SET




1. Close the high and low side manifold valves.




2. Turn the A/C system ON and turn the IG switch OFF.
3. Attach the high and low-pressure manifolds to the high and low services port on the vehicle.

2. PREPARE FOR DISCHARGING
Connect the center manifold hose to the refrigerant recovery system to recycle refrigerant.