Discharging Refrigerant System

1999 Hyundai Elantra Wagon L4-2.0LSECTION Discharging Refrigerant System
Use the refrigerant recovery unit to discharge refrigerant gas from the system.

Federal regulations require that the discharging of R-134a refrigerant be performed by a licensed technician using only an approved recovery and/or recycling system. Do not discharge R134a refrigerant into the atmosphere. When discharging the refrigerant system, always follow the recovery or recycling system equipment manufacturer's instructions.

NOTE: Refer to the refrigerant recovery and recycling unit instruction manual for operation of the unit.
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