Dodge R1500 1999 Service Manual page 56

service to the system in question, if the repair creates
or continues an unsafe condition.
Reasons to Suggest Repair or Replacement
1 - Part is close to the end of its useful life (just above
discard specifications, or weak; failure likely to occur
soon, etc.)
2 - To address a customer need, convenience, or request (to
stiffen ride, enhance performance, eliminate noise,
etc.)
3 - To comply with maintenance recommended by the vehicle's
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
4 - Technician's recommendation based on substantial and
informed experience
NOTE: Suggested services are always optional. When presenting
suggested repairs to the customer, you must present the
facts, allowing the customer to draw their own conclusions
and make an informed decision about how to proceed.
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING
SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED FOR PROPER VEHICLE
OPERATION
CAUTION: Before working on any air conditioning system, be sure
to review current local, state, federal, and EPA
regulations regarding charging, recycling, and disposal
of refrigerant.
ACCUMULATORS
ACCUMULATOR INSPECTION
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Condition
Attaching hardware
broken .................
Attaching hardware
missing ................
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............
Beyond vehicle
manufacturer's service
interval ...............
Dessicant at the end of
its useful life (saturated
with moisture) .........
Dessicant bag
deteriorated ...........
Leaking .................
Threads damaged .........
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ...............
Tubing connection
leaking ................
Code
A ... Require repair or replacement
C .......... Require replacement of
A ... Require repair or replacement
3 ............
1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Further inspection required.
A .. Require repair or replacement.
A .. Require repair or replacement.
A ............
A .. Require repair or replacement.
Procedure
of hardware.
hardware.
of hardware.
Suggest replacement.
Require replacement.