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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004EXCURSION 2WD V10-6.8L VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSERVICE AND REPAIRHANDLING OF CONTAMINATED REFRIGERANTS
2004 Ford Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN S
Handling of Contaminated Refrigerants
2004 Ford Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN SSECTION Handling of Contaminated Refrigerants
HANDLING OF CONTAMINATED REFRIGERANTS
CAUTION: If contaminated refrigerant is detected, DO NOT recover the refrigerant into R-134a recovery/recycling equipment.
NOTE: A new suction accumulator or receiver/drier must be installed as directed by the air conditioning system flushing procedure.
1. Recover the contaminated refrigerant using suitable recovery-only equipment designed for capturing and storing contaminated refrigerant only.
- If this equipment is not available, contact an A/C service facility in your area with the correct equipment to carry out this service.
2. Determine and correct the cause of the customers initial concern.
3. Flush the air conditioning system.
4. Dispose of the contaminated refrigerant in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
CAUTION: If contaminated refrigerant is detected, DO NOT recover the refrigerant into R-134a recovery/recycling equipment.
NOTE: A new suction accumulator or receiver/drier must be installed as directed by the air conditioning system flushing procedure.
1. Recover the contaminated refrigerant using suitable recovery-only equipment designed for capturing and storing contaminated refrigerant only.
- If this equipment is not available, contact an A/C service facility in your area with the correct equipment to carry out this service.
2. Determine and correct the cause of the customers initial concern.
3. Flush the air conditioning system.
4. Dispose of the contaminated refrigerant in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
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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.