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Refrigerant System Recovery

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Warning  also, see Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
Fig 1: Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Station - Typical
GC0081060Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

When servicing the A/C system, use an R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station (1) that meets SAE standard J2788. Per SAE standard J2788, refrigerant recovery stations must recover 95% of the refrigerant system within 30 minutes at 21.1° C (70° F) and be able to measure the amount of refrigerant removed from the system to an accuracy of 28 grams (1 oz.). See the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer for proper care and use of this equipment.