Refrigerant Recovery Procedure: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Preparation tool:

Manifold gauge set

Refrigerant recovery system

CAUTION:

During operation, be sure to wear protective goggles and protective gloves.
Connect the refrigerant recovery system with the manifold gauge set to discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system and recycle the gas.
When recycling the discharged refrigerant, keep service cans on hand. Because the recovery rate with the recovery system is approx. 90%, service cans are necessary to charge the refrigerant.
Follow the detailed operation procedure described in the operation manual attached to the refrigerant recovery system.

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Recovery System Components

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Perform compressor oil return operation. Refer to PROCEDURE , Compressor Oil.
Stop the engine.
Attach the manifold gauge set.
1. Check that all valves are fully closed.
2. Install the low/high pressure hoses to the service ports on the low/high pressure sides of the vehicle respectively.
  CAUTION: Confirm that the connections are secure.
3. Connect the center hose to the refrigerant recovery system.
Follow the operation manual attached to the refrigerant recovery system to collect the refrigerant.