Evacuating And Charging Valve, Removing And Installing, Low And High Pressure Side: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Refrigerant Sockets:T10364

WARNING:

Danger due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.

Danger of frost bite to skin and other parts of the body.

Evacuate the refrigerant and immediately open the refrigerant circuit afterward.
If more than 10 minutes have elapsed since evacuating the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, evacuate the refrigerant again. Pressure in the refrigerant circuit is caused by evaporation.

NOTE:

Certain tools are required to discharge the refrigerant circuit. These work procedures may only be performed by trained personnel. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, GENERAL INFORMATION .

There are different versions depending on the refrigerant (R134a or R1234yf). Refer to SERVICE CONNECTION DIFFERENCES, DEPENDING ON REFRIGERANT (R134A OR R1234YF) or the Parts Information.