A/C System Service - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

A/C System Service

Recovery
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Avoid breathing the air conditioner refrigerant
and lubricant vapor or mist.
If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
compressed air.
Some mixtures of air and R-134a have been
shown to be combustible at elevated pressures and can
result in fire or explosion causing injury or property dam-
age. Never use compressed air to pressure test R-134a
service equipment or vehicle air conditioner systems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained
from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
1. Connect a R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/
charging station to the vehicle, as shown, following
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2. Measure the amount of refrigerant oil removed from
the A/C system after the recovery process is com-
pleted.
NOTE: Be sure to install the same amount of new
refrigerant oil back into the A/C system before charg-
ing.
RECOVERY/RECYCLING/CHARGING STATION
LOW-PRESSURE
SIDE
HIGH-PRESSURE
SIDE