Refrigerant System Service Equipment

WARNING:
- EYE PROTECTION MUST BE WORN WHEN SERVICING AN AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT SYSTEM. TURN OFF (ROTATE CLOCKWISE) ALL VALVES ON THE EQUIPMENT BEING USED BEFORE CONNECTING TO, OR DISCONNECTING FROM THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.

Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Station - Typical:

When servicing the air conditioning system, a R-134a refrigerant recovery/recy ding/charging station that meets SAE Standard J2210 must be used. Contact an automotive service equipment supplier for refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging equipment. Refer to the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer for proper care and use of this equipment.

Mainfold Gauge Set - Typical:

A manifold gauge set may be needed with some recovery/recycling/charging equipment. The service hoses on the gauge set being used should have manual (turn wheel), or automatic back-flow valves at the service port connector ends. This will prevent refrigerant from being released into the atmosphere.

MANIFOLD GAUGE SET CONNECTIONS

CAUTION: Do not use an R-12 manifold gauge set on an R-134a system. The refrigerants are not compatible and system damage will result.

LOW PRESSURE GAUGE HOSE The low pressure hose (Blue with Black stripe) attaches to the low side service port. This service port is located on the accumulator.

HIGH PRESSURE GAUGE HOSE The high pressure hose (Red with Black stripe) attaches to the high side service port. This service port is located on the liquid line between the condenser outlet and the evaporator. On this model, an A/C pressure transducer is also installed onto the liquid line. A/C high side pressures can be read using a DRBIII(R) scan tool. Refer to Body Control Module Testing.