Air Conditioning (A/C) System Health and Safety Precautions
WARNINGS:
Only qualified technicians are allowed to
work on air conditioning (A/C) systems.
Air conditioning (A/C) system components
can become particularly hot or cold.
Make sure that the air conditioning (A/C)
system is at ambient temperature before
carrying out any repair.
When handling refrigerants, always wear
protective goggles and gloves made of
fluoroelastomer. Leather or fabric gloves
are not suitable.
SKIN CONTACT: If liquid refrigerant comes
into contact with the skin, it produces
severe frostbite. Immediately flush affected
areas with plenty of cold running water for
15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: If refrigerant comes into
contact with the eyes, immediately flush
the eyes with plenty of running water for
15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
INHALED: Toxic gases generated when
refrigerant is heated are hazardous to
health. The gases have an irritating smell
and can cause lung damage. The
symptoms can continue for a long time
after having been in contact with the gases.
The gases can cause lung damage even if
the amount of gas in the air is too small to
smell.
Refrigerant is flammable and explosive.
Make sure that refrigerant bottles are not
exposed to temperatures greater than 45°C.
Make sure that the local regulations
regarding work on air conditioning (A/C)
systems are adhered to.
Make sure that refrigerant bottles are
closed properly.
Gaseous refrigerant has a higher density
than air. There is a danger of suffocation
when working close to the ground or in
workshop pits.
Provide adequate ventilation when
handling refrigerant.
Never release refrigerant into the
atmosphere.
Only use special tools, equipment and
lubricants that are approved for the type
of refrigerant being used.
Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the correct servicing unit
operating procedure.
CAUTIONS:
Do not mix refrigerant oils for different
types of refrigerant.
Never mix different types of refrigerant or
equipment intended for them.
Only use refrigerant in gas form when
filling the system through the low-pressure
connection.
Only use refrigerant in liquid form when
filling the system through the
high-pressure connection.
Refrigerant attacks certain plastics. Only
use seals suitable for refrigerant.
If the air conditioning (A/C) compressor is
damaged, the fixed orifice tube can
become blocked with metal particles.
Any sort of blockage in the refrigerant
circuit will damage the air conditioning
(A/C) compressor irreparably.
If the air conditioning (A/C) system has
been opened for a period greater than 2
hours, a new receiver drier must be
installed and the evacuating time to be
increased by a minimum of 2 hours.
NOTE: New air conditioning (A/C) compressors
are delivered prefilled.
NOTE: Refrigerant oil in new air conditioning (A/C)
compressors can contain Teflon, visible as white
particles, which will not harm the system.
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Personal protection
Besides the body and limbs, several organs vital
to life are in very particular danger. Because
damage is mostly irreparable, special attention and
comprehensive protection is necessary.
Protective equipment
Always use the appropriate protective equipment:
• Protective helmet or welding mask
• Breathing protection
• Protective clothes gloves and safety boots
• Ear defenders
• Extraction systems
Always carry out an operational check on your
protective equipment every time before you start
working!
Breathing protection
WARNING: Vapor or spray mist containing
isocyanates as a paint base or hardener
can cause toxic respiratory disease
(conditions similar to asthma) leading to
permanent damage, even when inhaled in
the lowest concentrations
The instructions for use provided by the
manufacturer must be observed when working with
breathing protection equipment.
During painting work and in the preparations for
painting, gases, vapors, mists or dusts can appear
in dangerous concentrations.
Breathing protection devices which are
independent of the local atmosphere are most
suitable.
In these types of isolation systems, a compressed
air hose carries natural air from the compressor
line into the protective mask. During supply, the
air undergoes pressure reduction, water removal,
fine filtration and usually warming to natural breath
temperature.
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Description
Item
Protective hood with fresh air supply
1
Protective clothing
2
Protective gloves
3
Protective footwear
4
Only for short periods of work or minimal
concentrations of hazardous substances breathing
protection devices with a combination filter is
suitable as breathing protection equipment.
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Description
Item
Activated charcoal filter
1
Coarse filter
2
Filter masks with wadding, sponge or colloid filters
and also paper masks are all unsuitable for working
with coating materials because they do not stop
solvent vapors.
Eye protection
Cutting grinding welding solvents and paint bear
fundamental risks for your eyes.
Damage ranging from irritation of the cornea to
incurable illnesses is possible.
Solvents and paint – even water based – could not
only be absorbed via your skin but also via your
eyes.
Therefore always wear the appropriate eye
protection for your work.
Protective goggles must be inert toward splashes
of solvent, and must have side protection. Best
protection during spray painting is offered by full
mask respirators or helmet respirators with built-in
visor.
Skin protection
Spray painters must wear suitable protective work
clothing (flame-proof and anti-static). Also, when
working with water based materials, comprehensive
skin protection must be worn, because these
materials are very easily absorbed through the
skin.
Change your protective clothing at proper intervals.
Clothes contaminated with coating materials can
easily catch fire.
Do not choose clothes or underwear with a large
content of easy melting synthetic fiber, because
this material considerably increases the danger
and degree of injuries (melted plastic on the skin!). For areas of the skin which are not covered by
protective clothing suitable skin protection cleaning
and care agents must be used.
Ear protection
Cutting grinding compressors and extractor fans
and ducts are the main sources of noise in body
and paint shops.
Always wear suitable ear protection like ear plugs
or ear defenders.
Protection of the vehicle
Protect affected areas from weld spatter and dust
during all welding and grinding work on the vehicle.
If metallic dust stays on the vehicle for some time,
there is the likelihood of film rust formation.
Grinding produces tiny spots of damage to the paint
surface, which may cause corrosion. Also use
suitable protective measures to protect the interior
when performing repair operations which relate to
the inside of the vehicle.
For this reason, make sure to:
• Use carbon fiber blankets to protect the vehicle
body and the interior.
• Use covering film to protect the vehicle body from grinding dust and metal dust.
• Use covering paper to protect the interior from grinding dust.
In addition, take into account:
• Remove fuel supply components as necessary.
• Protect working areas which are in danger of catching fire with a fireproof blanket.
• Keep heat away from all components of the air conditioning system.
• Remove all components in the space adjoining the repair area.
Electronic components
Increased use of comfort and safety electronics in
modern vehicles requires additional attention to be
paid during body work.
Over voltages produced during welding can cause
electronic systems to be damaged. In particular,
the safety instructions for performing welding work
on vehicles with airbag systems must be adhered
to.
WARNING: After disconnecting the power
supply and before performing further work,
a wait time of up to 15 minutes must be
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Condenser
General EquipmentCable TiesMaterials
Specification
Name
WSH-M1C231-B /
6U7J-M1C231-AA
Compressor Oil - Air
Conditioning
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details. 1.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System
Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00
Climate Control System - General Information,
General Procedures).
2. CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
1. Torque: 5Nm
2. Torque: 8Nm
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2
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Installation
1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Coat the O-ring seals on the refrigerant lines.
Material: Compressor Oil - Air Conditioning
(WSH-M1C231-B / 6U7J-M1C231-AA)
refrigerant oil
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Clutch and Clutch Field Coil
General EquipmentPuller
Removal
1. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor -
2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5 (412-01
Climate Control, Removal and Installation).
2. Torque: 13
Nm
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3.General Equipment: Puller
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4. NOTE: Note the position of the component
before removal.
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Installation
1. NOTE: Make sure that the component is
installed to the position noted before removal.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap
Adjustment (412-00 Climate Control System
- General Information, General Procedures).
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6. CAUTION: Make sure that all openings
are sealed. Torque: 25 Nm
7.
Installation
1.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Coat the O-ring seals on the refrigerant lines.
Material: Compressor Oil - Air Conditioning
(WSH-M1C231-B / 6U7J-M1C231-AA)
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Suction Accumulator
Materials
Specification
Name
WSH-M1C231-B /
6U7J-M1C231-AA
Compressor Oil - Air
Conditioning
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System
Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00
Climate Control System - General Information,
General Procedures).
2. Remove the right-hand headlamp.
3. 4. CAUTION: Make sure that all openings
are sealed. Torque: 8 Nm
5.
Refer to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
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