Environmental Impact Information

The subassemblies and lines of the air conditioner are filled with Tetrafluoroethane also known as refrigerant R-134a.

A label on the lock carrier in the engine compartment indicates the refrigerant type and capacity.


WARNING!
- Always use an Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) approved refrigerant recovery/recycling (recharging unit such as Kent-Moore ACR(4), or equivalent, whenever discharging an R-134a A/C system
- As of January, 1992 any person who services a motor vehicle air conditioner MUST by law, be properly trained and certified and use approved refrigerant recycling equipment. Technicians must complete an EPA approved recycling course to be certified
- State and Provincial governments may have additional requirements regarding air conditioning servicing. Always comply with local laws.