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Heating and Air Conditioning: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Flush
Flush0.30.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. Does Not Include: Evacuate & Recharge System. Many Vehicles Are Now Using R134 Refrigerant In The AC System. Extra Care Must Be Observed When Servicing This Type Of System. R12 Refrigerant MUST NOT Be Used. With Any Operation Requiring A Refrigerant Line Disconnect, Add AC Service, I.E. Evacuate, Recharge And Test For Leaks. Add For Refrigerant Cost. To Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. Many Vehicles Are Now Using R134 Refrigerant In The AC System. Extra Care Must Be Observed When Servicing This Type Of System. R12 Refrigerant MUST NOT Be Used. With Any Operation Requiring A Refrigerant Line Disconnect, Add AC Service, I.E. Evacuate, Recharge And Test For Leaks. Add For Refrigerant Cost.
Evacuate/Recharge
Partial Refrigerant Charge0.60.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. Many Vehicles Are Now Using R134 Refrigerant In The AC System. Extra Care Must Be Observed When Servicing This Type Of System. R12 Refrigerant MUST NOT Be Used. With Any Operation Requiring A Refrigerant Line Disconnect, Add AC Service, I.E. Evacuate, Recharge And Test For Leaks. Add For Refrigerant Cost.
Evacuate & Recharge1.40.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. Many Vehicles Are Now Using R134 Refrigerant In The AC System. Extra Care Must Be Observed When Servicing This Type Of System. R12 Refrigerant MUST NOT Be Used. With Any Operation Requiring A Refrigerant Line Disconnect, Add AC Service, I.E. Evacuate, Recharge And Test For Leaks. Add For Refrigerant Cost.
Recover
Refrigerant Recover0.40.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. Does Not Include: Evacuate & Recharge System. Many Vehicles Are Now Using R134 Refrigerant In The AC System. Extra Care Must Be Observed When Servicing This Type Of System. R12 Refrigerant MUST NOT Be Used. With Any Operation Requiring A Refrigerant Line Disconnect, Add AC Service, I.E. Evacuate, Recharge And Test For Leaks. Add For Refrigerant Cost.
Diagnose/Test
Short Test, Perform0.30.2BTime Is For Electrical And Or Diagnostic Code Failures.
Electrical System Check, Record Diagnosis1.10.8BTime Is For Electrical And Or Diagnostic Code Failures.
Individual Components - (After Short Test), Test Perform0.60.4BTime Is For Electrical And Or Diagnostic Code Failures.
System, Test1.00.0BIncludes: Partial Charge, Pressure and Leak Diagnosis.
Reset
Control Unit - Software (After Short Test), Install0.40.3BTime Is For Electrical And Or Diagnostic Code Failures.
Control Unit - Code (After Short Test), Perform0.20.1BTime Is For Electrical And Or Diagnostic Code Failures.