A4 Cabriolet V6-3.0L (AVK) (2003)
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DO NOT exceed the maximum rated capacity of refrigerant containers. Never fill a container to more than 60% of its gross weight rating (for
example, 18 lb. in a 30 lb. container.) Without sufficient room for expansion of R-134a (gas cushion), the container could explode when the
temperature rises causing serious injury.
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Do not steam clean condensers or evaporators. Use only cold water or compressed air.
CAUTION:
Do not mix refrigerants!
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R-12 and R-134a refrigerants are NOT compatible. Never add R-12 refrigerant to an R-134a system or R-134a refrigerant to an R-12
system. If the refrigerants are mixed, total system contamination will occur and compressor failure may result.
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Refrigerant oils used for the R-134a system and R-12 system are NOT compatible. Use only the specified synthetic oil (Polyalcylene
Glycol/PAG) for the R-134a refrigerant system. DO NOT use R-12 system oil in an R-134a system or R-134a system oil in an R-12 system.
If the refrigerant oils are mixed, system contamination will occur and compressor failure may result.
PAG oil absorbs moisture!
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R-134a refrigerant system oil (PAG oil) absorbs moisture very rapidly. Moisture combines with the refrigerant to form acids which will
damage the system. Use only the specified oil from a sealed container and ALWAYS re-seal the oil container immediately after use. DO
NOT use oil if it has become contaminated with moisture or if container has been left open.
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Immediately plug open connections on A/C components to prevent dirt and moisture contamination. Likewise, DO NOT remove new
component from packaging until ready to install. Immediately tighten component connections after installation.
Do not mix equipment or components!
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Always use separate refrigerant recovery/recycling/recharging servicing equipment for R-12 and R-134a systems. DO NOT use one piece
of equipment for both R-12 and R-134a systems. The residual traces of refrigerant will contaminate and damage the equipment. Servicing
equipment includes recovery/recycling/recharging unit, charging station, vacuum pump, manifold gauges, etc.
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DO NOT use R-12 servicing equipment on R-134a systems or R-134a equipment on R-12 systems or damage to both the vehicle A/C
system and servicing equipment may result. Use only equipment designed to meet Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards.
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R-134a and R-12 systems use different size service fittings. NEVER use adapters to convert an R-12 fitting to R-134a size or R-134a
fitting to R-12 size.
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R-134a and R-12 A/C components including compressor, hoses, O-rings, evaporator, condenser, receiver-dryer, etc. are NOT
interchangeable. Components of the R-134a system are identified by lettering "R-134a" or by a green label (or stripe). In addition, a label
on the evaporator housing (below plenum chamber) identifies which type of refrigerant is used. Use only the correct system component
for each refrigerant type.
Do not repair components!
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Always replace damaged and/or leaking A/C system components. Do not attempt repair by soldering, brazing or welding.
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Work area must be extremely clean when working on A/C system components.
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Use only tools, equipment and parts specified for use with R-134a.
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Switch on existing exhaust/ventilation systems when working on the refrigerant system.
Use only approved equipment!
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Discharge A/C system using refrigerant recovery/recycling/recharging unit Kent-Moore ACR4, or equivalent, before removing any A/C
system component.
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After emptying A/C refrigerant, disconnect power supply from A/C pressure switch -F129- and high pressure sensor -G65- to prevent
accidental compressor operation with A/C system discharged.
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Always replace O-rings, DO NOT reuse. Use only the correct size and type of O-rings specified for use with R-134a refrigerant. Lubricate
O-ring with R-134a refrigerant oil before installing.
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Always reinstall sealing cap(s) over A/C service valve(s).