| Information for repairs on vehicles with air conditioning and how to procede with the coolant agent |
| The air conditioning pipes and components are full of the new coolant agent R134a (tetrafluoroethane, CF3-CH2F or CH2F-CF3). |
| Stickers on filters under pressure for the coolant agent R134A must use the following names: |
| In the other countries other commercial denominations may be usual. |
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| The relevant Fault finding programme is found in the folder “Heating, air conditioning” |
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| The valid current flow diagrams are in the Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations folder |
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| Works on air conditioning that affect coolant agent circuit are described in a Technnical Bulletin |
Caution | Disconnect battery earth strap before working on the electrical system. |
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| Before disconnecting the battery check anti-theft coding on the radio |
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| If the battery is reconnected check the vehicle equipment (radio, clock, electric comfort system, etc.) following the indications in the Workshop Manual and/or the Operating Instructions |
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| A plate installed in the locking plate of engine bay indicates the kind and quantity of coolant agent |
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