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  1. 03-13-2019, 10:48 AM #1
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    Air Conditioning System Removal

    I am helping a buddy pull out a dealer installed A/C system this weekend. Is there anything to watch out for? Are the contents of the lines under pressure? I am planning to start up front and work my way back. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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  2. 03-13-2019, 11:05 AM #2
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    Yes.

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  3. 03-13-2019, 11:10 AM #3
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    I got one last year so i'm good to go!
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  4. 03-13-2019, 11:41 AM #4
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    You may want to just barely crack a shrader valve open to see if it has pressure. If you forget to close it that would be a darn shame because then you wouldn’t need to recover the Freon in the system.

    And if that does happen make sure there’s a cow nearby to blame it on.


    Reminds of the time when I was at a hardware store in the fastener section with some very stinky gas and strategically exhausted next to a young father and his new baby in a stroller. It was the perfect cover!
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  5. 03-13-2019, 11:47 AM #5
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    I suspect the chances of there being much—if any—freon still in an old dealer installed system are slightly greater than slim and none.
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  6. 03-13-2019, 11:58 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arne View Post
    I suspect the chances of there being much—if any—freon still in an old dealer installed system are slightly greater than slim and none.
    Or...

    if it's a Phoenix car it could be full.
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  7. 03-13-2019, 12:10 PM #7
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    It's a California car and the system is currently working, so I am assuming there is still freon in there. is it under pressure?
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    First question - if it's working why remove it?

    But if it is working, yes it is under some pressure.

    Legally, EPA regs say that the freon inside should be recovered by a licensed A/C tech. Or you could re-read Frank's post #4 above. But note that I'm not advocating that...
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  9. 03-13-2019, 12:33 PM #9
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    Ok. I get it. I’m not sure why he wants it taken out.
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  10. 03-13-2019, 02:06 PM #10
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    Caution!
    Be very careful relocating the compressor and bracket from the engine to the dumpster. EZ to hurt your back.
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