Cooling/Air Conditioning

Cooling/Air Conditioning

Before commencing any repair or service procedure, disconnect the vehicle battery ground connection and protect the vehicle where appropriate, from dirt or damage.

Work in a well ventilated, clean and tidy area.

Keep all components and tools clean. Recovery, Recycle and Recharge equipment must comply with, or exceed the standard.

Handling Refrigerant
Wear eye protection at all times. Use gloves, keep skin that may come into contact with refrigerant covered. Should refrigerant come into contact with your eyes or skin; wash the affected area with cool water and seek medical advice, do not attempt to treat yourself.

Avoid breathing refrigerant vapor, it may cause irritation to your respiratory system.

Never use high pressure compressed air to flush out a system. Under certain circumstances HFC 34A + compressed air + a source of combustion (welding and brazing operations in the vicinity, may result in an explosion and the release of potentially toxic compounds.

Do not vent refrigerant directly to atmosphere, always use Jaguar approved recovery equipment.

If a unit or part of the system is left open for more than five minutes it may be advisable to renew the receiver drier. It must be stressed that there is not a 'safe' period for work to be carried out in. ALWAYS plug pipes and units immediately after disconnection and only remove plugs immediately prior to connection.

Note
- The receiver/drier MUST be renewed if the compressor has failed or if it is suspected that debris may be in the system.
- If replacement parts are supplied without transit plugs and seals DO NOT use the parts. Return them to your supplier.
- When depressurizing a system do not vent refrigerant directly to atmosphere, always use Jaguar approved recovery equipment.
- Plug pipes and units immediately after disconnection and only unplug immediately prior to connection. Do not leave the system open to atmosphere.