To protect the environment, liquid refrigerant systems must be properly emptied and filled using equipment that prevents the release of refrigerant gas into the atmosphere. Federal law requires capturing and recycling the refrigerant.
NOTE: If the refrigerant compressor is only being removed to access other components, refrigerant system depressurization is not required. Leave the hoses connected and properly support the refrigerant compressor to other vehicle components.
Depressurize the refrigerant system only if complete removal of the refrigerant compressor is required. Refer to the OEM service manual.