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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1191 (HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS)GENERAL PROCEDURESAIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGINGREFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Refrigerant System Recovery
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Refrigerant System Recovery
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Ford Motor Company recommends use of an A/C service center to carry out recovery, evacuation and charging of the refrigerant system. If an A/C service center is not available, refrigerant system recovery, evacuation and charging may be accomplished using a separate recovery station, vacuum pump, charging meter and manifold gauge set.
- Leaks in refrigerant system service equipment, hoses or gauges can cause a leak in vacuum that may be misinterpreted as a problem with the vehicle's refrigerant system. It is necessary to leak-test all refrigerant system service equipment, hoses and gauges on a weekly basis to verify that no leaks are present.
- Prior to recovering, you must verify the purity of the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT IDENTIFICATION TESTING .
- Connect an R-134a refrigerant service center to the low- and high-pressure service gauge port valves following the operating instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
- Recover the refrigerant from the system following the operating instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
- Once the refrigerant service center has recovered the refrigerant, switch OFF the power supply.
- Allow the system to set for about 2 minutes, and observe the system vacuum reading. If the vacuum is not lost, disconnect the recovery equipment.
- If the system does lose vacuum, repeat Steps 3 through 5 until the vacuum level remains stable for 2 minutes.
- Carry out the required repairs.
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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.