Section 104 (HVAC): General Description: Preparation Tool

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: When working on vehicles with the HFC-134a system, only use HFC-134a specified tools and parts. Do not mix with CFC-12 tools and parts. If HFC-134a and CFC-12 refrigerant or compressor oil is mixed, poor lubrication will result and the compressor itself may be destroyed. In order to help prevent mixing HFC-134a and CFC-12 parts and liquid, the tool and screw type and the type of service valves used are different. The gas leak detectors for the HFC-134a and CFC-12 systems must also not be interchanged.

Fig 1: Preparation Tool Specification Chart (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Preparation Tool Specification Chart (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Preparation Tool Specification Chart (3 Of 3)

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