The air conditioning system in this vehicle contains Refrigerant-134a (R134a).
This chemical mixture requires special handling procedures in order to avoid
personal injury. When performing work that involves opening the refrigerant
system, always perform the following steps:
| • | Wrap a clean cloth around the following components: |
| • | Work in a well-ventilated area. |
| • | Avoid breathing any refrigerant fumes. |
Do not weld or steam clean on or near any of the following areas:
| • | Vehicle-installed air conditioning lines |
| • | Vehicle-installed air conditioning components |
If R-134a comes into contact with any part of the body, perform the
following steps:
| • | Flush the exposed area with water. |
| • | Immediately seek medical attention. |
Before attempting any service which requires opening the refrigeration
system lines or components, refer to the following procedures:
Carefully follow the instructions in the procedure
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
All R-134a disposable containers are colored blue. All R-134a disposable
containers are shipped with a heavy metal screw cap. This cap protects the
following items from damage:
| • | The container safety plug |
Replace the cap after each use of the container. Replacing the cap will
continue the protection.
