Discharging the A/C

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Dec 14, 2006 | 10:50 AM

Matts94Z28

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Discharging the A/C

How do i got about doing this? I need to remove the condensor and and radiatior asap

Dec 14, 2006 | 11:54 AM

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Not my engine bay (I don't have AC) but open the line here. Yes, I suck at paint, can't even make an arrow lol

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Dec 14, 2006 | 01:18 PM

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use a valve core tool (just like one used for a tire) and remove the valve stem from the fitting circled in the above post

you could also remove the valve core from the smaller (low side) line coming from the condenser. it is beside your radiator cap

Dec 14, 2006 | 01:29 PM

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Yeah but if there is anything in the system it is under pressure. I would not recommend doing it indoors either. It will get oil everywhere.

Dec 14, 2006 | 02:03 PM

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i think they have recovery tools you can rent at vatozone. it catches the oil and discharges the system.

Dec 14, 2006 | 02:09 PM

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I manned up and losened the connection at the bottom of the condenser. It wasnt too bad, it just took about five minutes to completly discharge. Thanks guys!