Setting Of Service Tools And Equipment

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WARNING: Avoid breathing the A/C refrigerant and oil vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose, and throat. Remove the HFC-134a (R-134a) from the A/C system using certified service equipment meeting the requirements of SAE J2210 (R-134a recycling equipment) or SAE J2201 (R-134a recovery equipment). If an accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resuming service. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and oil manufacturers.

Discharging Refrigerant

Fig 1: Setting Of Discharging Refrigerant Tools And Equipment

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant

Fig 2: Setting Of Evacuating System And Charging Refrigerant

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 3: Flow Chart Of Discharging, Evacuating And Recharging Of A/C System

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

*1 See MAINTENANCE OF OIL QUANTITY .

*2 See CHECKING OF REFRIGERANT LEAKS .

*3 See CHECKING OF REFRIGERANT LEAKS .

*4 See INSPECTION .

*5 See WORKING WITH HFC-134a (R-134a) .