Fluorescent Dye Injection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: J 41447: R 134a A/C Tracer Dye is the only A/C leak detection dye approved by Saturn.

Not all of the fluorescent dyes are compatible with PAG oil.
Some types of dye decrease the oil viscosity or may chemically react with the oil.
R-134a leak detection dye requires time to work. Depending upon the leak rate, a leak may not become visible for between 15 minutes and 7 days.

NOTE: Do NOT overcharge the A/C system with dye. This may cause reliability problems. Use only one 7.39 ml (0.25 oz) charge bottle of J 41447: R 134a A/C Tracer Dye.

With the A/C system charged, add J 41447: R 134a A/C Tracer Dye to the A/C system using J 46297: A/C Dye Injector Kit. Follow the instructions provided with J 46297: A/C Dye Injector Kit.
To prevent false diagnosis in the future, thoroughly clean the residual dye from any area where leaks were found. Clean any refrigerant dye on components with brake and choke cleaner, Saturn P/N 21007432.
The dye injection package contains a notice sticker. Complete the leak detection information and place the sticker near the charge label.