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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 285 (CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM)GENERAL PROCEDURESCONTAMINATED REFRIGERANT HANDLING
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W
Contaminated Refrigerant Handling
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Contaminated Refrigerant Handling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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 repair facility in your area with the correct equipment to carry out this repair.
- Determine and correct the cause of the customer's initial concern.
CAUTION:
If contaminated refrigerant is detected, DO NOT recover the refrigerant into your recovery/recycling equipment.
NOTE:
Residual refrigerant oil in the receiver drier must be drained and measured for correct oil system matching. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.