For 1990-2009 cars

The air conditioning system in this vehicle contains Refrigerant-134a (R134a). This chemical mixture requires special handling procedures in order to avoid personal injury. When performing work that involves opening the refrigerant system, always perform the following steps:

• | Wear goggles.

• | Wrap a clean cloth around the following components:

- | The fittings

- | The valves

- | The connections

• | Work in a well-ventilated area.

• | Avoid breathing any refrigerant fumes.

Do not weld or steam clean on or near any of the following areas:

• | Vehicle-installed air conditioning lines

• | Vehicle-installed air conditioning components

If R-134a comes into contact with any part of the body, perform the following steps:

• | Flush the exposed area with water.

• | Immediately seek medical attention.

Before attempting any service which requires opening the refrigeration system lines or components, refer to the following procedures:

• | Handling of Refrigerant Lines and Fittings

• | Maintaining Chemical Stability

Carefully follow the instructions in the procedure Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

All R-134a disposable containers are colored blue. All R-134a disposable containers are shipped with a heavy metal screw cap. This cap protects the following items from damage:

• | The container valve

• | The container safety plug

Replace the cap after each use of the container. Replacing the cap will continue the protection.