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General System Repair Procedures

CAUTION: For personal protection, goggles should e worn and a clean cloth wrapped around valves and connections when doing work that Includes opening the refrigeration system. If Refrigerant-134a comes in contact with any part of the body, severe frostbite and personal Injury can result. The exposed area should be flushed Immediately with cold water and prompt medical help should be obtained.

NOTICE: Tighten all tubing connections to the specified torque. Too little or too much torque when tightening can result in loose joints or deformed joint parts. Either condition can result in refrigerant leakage and an inoperative air conditioning system.