Engine Coolant; Air Conditioner Refrigerant; Removal And Installation Operation Of Hoses, Etc - Subaru BRZ 2016 Service Manual

13.ENGINE COOLANT

When handling engine coolant, adhere to the following to prevent from unexpected accident.
• Never remove the radiator cap since engine coolant may blow out when it is hot.
• Prepare a container and cloth to prevent scattering of engine coolant when performing work where engine
coolant can be spilled. If the oil spills, wipe it off immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing
out for environmental protection.
• Follow all government and local regulations concerning disposal of refuse when disposing.

14.AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT

In order to prevent from global warming, avoid releasing air conditioner refrigerant into the atmosphere. Us-
ing a refrigerant recovery system, discharge and reuse it.

15.REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OPERATION OF HOSES, ETC.

1. Before the removal and installation operation of hoses, etc.
• If you keep using the damaged or deformed hose, it results bleeds or leakage of the fat adheres or discon-
nection of the hose. Be careful not to spill fat adheres on exhaust pipes, etc. during maintenance to prevent
emitting smoke or causing fires.
• Perform the operation with the hose removed. If the operation is performed without removing the hose, it
may damage inner surface of the hose.
2. Removal and installation operation of hoses, etc. during the inspection
• Follow the instructions below when removing hose.
• Do not use a pointed hose remover (hose plucker) when using a general hose remover. It may damage
the pipe surface or the hose.
(1) Hose remover
• When draining hose using pliers, be sure to cover the hose with cloth and rotate the hose slightly to ex-
tract straight.
Precaution
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PC-3
PRECAUTION
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