Owner's Manual

PRECAUTIONS

MTC-5

MTC

Revision: March 2005 2005 Altima

does not have dedicated recovery equipment, you may contact a local refrigerant product retailer for avail-

able service. This refrigerant must be disposed of in accordance with all federal and local regulations. In

addition, replacement of all refrigerant system components on the vehicle is recommended.

● If the vehicle is within the warranty period, the air conditioner warranty is void. Please contact NISSAN

Customer Affairs for further assistance.

General Refrigerant Precautions EJS002RR

WARNING:

● Do not release refrigerant into the air. Use approved recovery/recycling equipment to capture the

refrigerant every time an air conditioning system is discharged.

● Always wear eye and hand protection (goggles and gloves) when working with any refrigerant or

air conditioning system.

● Do not store or heat refrigerant containers above 52°C (125°F).

● Do not heat a refrigerant container with an open flame; if container warming is required, place the

bottom of the container in a warm pail of water.

● Do not intentionally drop, puncture, or incinerate refrigerant containers.

● Keep refrigerant away from open flames: poisonous gas will be produced if refrigerant burns.

● Refrigerant will displace oxygen, therefore be certain to work in well ventilated areas to prevent

suffocation.

● Do not pressure test or leak test HFC-134a (R-134a) service equipment and/or vehicle air condi-

tioning systems with compressed air during repair. Some mixtures of air and HFC-134a (R-134a)

have been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures, if ignited, may cause

injury or property damage. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from refriger-

ant manufacturers.

Precautions for Leak Detection Dye EJS002RS

● The A/C system contains a fluorescent leak detection dye used for locating refrigerant leaks. An ultraviolet

(UV) lamp is required to illuminate the dye when inspecting for leaks.

● Always wear fluorescence enhancing UV safety goggles to protect your eyes and enhance the visibility of

the fluorescent dye.

● A compressor shaft seal should not be repaired because of dye seepage. The compressor shaft seal

should only be repaired after confirming the leak with an electronic refrigerant leak detector (J-41995).

● Always remove any dye from the leak area after repairs are complete to avoid a misdiagnosis during a

future service.

● Do not allow dye to come into contact with painted body panels or interior components. If dye is spilled,

clean immediately with the approved dye cleaner. Fluorescent dye left on a surface for an extended period

of time cannot be removed .

● Do not spray the fluorescent dye cleaning agent on hot surfaces (engine exhaust manifold, etc.).

● Do not use more than one refrigerant dye bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) per A/C system.

● Leak detection dyes for HFC-134a (R-134a) and CFC-12 (R-12) A/C systems are different. Do not use

HFC-134a (R-134a) leak detection dye in CFC-12 (R-12) A/C systems or CFC-12 (R-12) leak detection

dye in HFC-134a (R-134a) A/C systems or A/C system damage may result.

● The fluorescent properties of the dye will remain for over three (3) years unless a compressor failure

occurs.