Vehicle Dismantling Procedures Flashcards
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What is the correct method for handling a vehicle with an unknown or mixed refrigerant before A/C system recovery?
Answer: Use a refrigerant identifier to determine the type before selecting recovery equipment
Mixed or contaminated refrigerant can damage recovery equipment and must be identified with a refrigerant analyzer before recovery to select proper equipment and handling procedures.
Under the Clean Air Act, what is the minimum size of an A/C system that requires certified refrigerant recovery before disposal?
Answer: All motor vehicle A/C systems regardless of refrigerant quantity
EPA Section 608 regulations require recovery from all MVAC systems regardless of refrigerant quantity—there is no de minimis exemption for vehicle A/C systems.
What is the term for the process of accelerating fluid drainage by puncturing the transmission pan or differential cover with a specialized drill tool?
Answer: Puncture draining or drill-and-drain method
The drill-and-drain (puncture drain) method uses a specialized bit to pierce the pan and quickly drain fluids into a capture system, reducing depollution cycle time.
A technician is removing a front subframe. Which factor most directly determines whether it can be resold as a used part versus scrapped?
Answer: Structural integrity—absence of cracks, bends, or corrosion-compromised mounting points
Subframes are safety-critical structural components; only units free of cracks, deformation, and severe corrosion at mounting points can be certified for resale.
Which of the following best describes 'vehicle inventory management' in an AARC-compliant operation?
Answer: Tracking each vehicle from acquisition through depollution, parts harvest, and final disposition using a documented system
AARC-compliant inventory management requires documented tracking of each vehicle through every stage—acquisition, depollution, dismantling, parts cataloging, and final disposition.
What is the recommended action when a vehicle arrives at the recycling facility and the airbag warning light is illuminated, indicating a fault?
Answer: Flag the vehicle as having potentially undeployed or malfunctioning airbags and follow enhanced airbag handling protocols
An illuminated SRS warning light indicates a system fault; airbag modules may be armed but malfunctioning, requiring enhanced caution and specialized handling protocols.
When dismantling a vehicle for the used parts market, what is the standard practice for testing an electrical component such as an alternator before tagging it for sale?
Answer: Bench-test the component using appropriate test equipment to verify output specifications
Bench testing electrical components with appropriate equipment confirms they meet output specifications and protects the recycler from returns and liability for selling defective parts.