ANNEX IMinimum technical requirements for treatment in accordance with Article 6(1) and (3)

3.Treatment operations for depollution of end-of-life vehicles:

  • removal of batteries and liquified gas tanks,

  • removal or neutralisation of potential explosive components, (e.g. air bags),

  • removal and separate collection and storage of fuel, motor oil, transmission oil, gearbox oil, hydraulic oil, cooling liquids, antifreeze, brake fluids, air-conditioning system fluids and any other fluid contained in the end-of-life vehicle, unless they are necessary for the re-use of the parts concerned,

  • removal, as far as feasible, of all components identified as containing mercury.